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Dr. Joel Schuman, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.3 (3)
Map Pin Small New York, NY
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Joel Schuman, MD

Dr. Joel Schuman, MD is an Ophthalmologist in New York, NY. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 40 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from City University of New York School of Medicine and is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals. Patients rated Dr. Schuman an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Schuman works at Ascension Medical Group Wisconsin-Greenfield in New York, NY with other offices in Philadelphia, PA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Schuman's Office Locations

  1. 1
    NYU Langone Health Multiple Sclerosis
    240 E 38th St Fl 13, New York, NY 10016 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 263-2573
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    Office
    222 E 41st St Ste 463, New York, NY 10017 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 263-2573
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    Office
    222 E 41st St Ste 468, New York, NY 10017 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (929) 455-5030
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    Spaeth Katz & Myer PC
    840 Walnut St Ste 1110, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 928-3197
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30

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  • NYU Langone Hospitals

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    About Dr. Joel Schuman, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 40 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1932184777
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • City University of New York School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    3 patients have reviewed Dr. Schuman. The overall rating for this provider is 4.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Schuman.

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