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Dr. James Auran, MD

Cataract Surgery*
4.5 (16)
Map Pin Small New York, NY
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. James Auran, MD

Dr. James Auran, MD is a Cataract Surgery Specialist in New York, NY. They specialize in Cataract Surgery, has 26 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College and is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Auran an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Auran works at CUIMC/Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute in New York, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Glaucoma along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Auran's Office Locations

  1. 1
    CUIMC/Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute
    622 W 168th St Bldg 3, New York, NY 10032 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 582-3422
  2. 2
    ColumbiaDoctors - Third Avenue
    880 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10022 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 582-3422

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Glaucoma Surgery
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Laser Microsurgery
Laser Surgery
Ocular Prosthetics
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Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Radial Keratotomy
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
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    • Aetna
    • Amerihealth
    • Anthem
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • EmblemHealth
    • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
    • MagnaCare
    • MultiPlan
    • Oxford Health Plans
    • POMCO Group
    • UnitedHealthCare

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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.5
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    About Dr. James Auran, MD

    Specialties*
    • Cataract Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 26 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1063438414
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Manhattan EET Hospital
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Lenox Hill Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Weill Cornell Medical College
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center
    • Weill Cornell Medical Center

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. James Auran, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Auran is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Auran has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Auran works at CUIMC/Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute in New York, NY. View the full address on Dr. Auran’s profile.

    Dr. Auran has seen patients for Glaucoma, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Auran on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    16 patients have reviewed Dr. Auran. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Auran.

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