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Dr. Matthew Karl, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.7 (3)
Map Pin Small Smithtown, NY
Accepting new patients
9 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Matthew Karl, MD

Dr. Matthew Karl, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Smithtown, NY. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 9 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine and is affiliated with Tristar Centennial Medical Center, Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center, Tristar Skyline Medical Center, Tristar Stonecrest Medical Center, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West, NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health and Ohio State University Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Karl an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Karl works at SightMD NY Manhasset in Smithtown, NY with other offices in Bay Shore, NY, Rockville Centre, NY and Garden City, NY. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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.

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Dr. Karl's Office Locations

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    SightMD
    260 E Main St Ste 201, Smithtown, NY 11787 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 265-8780
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    SightMD
    260 E Middle Country Rd Ste 201, Smithtown, NY 11787 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 265-8780
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    SightMD
    375 E Main St Ste 24, Bay Shore, NY 11706 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 665-1330
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    SightMD
    220 Maple Ave, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (516) 763-4106
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    SightMD
    901 Stewart Ave Ste 255, Garden City, NY 11530 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (516) 240-9955

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  • Tristar Centennial Medical Center
  • Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center
  • Tristar Skyline Medical Center
  • Tristar Stonecrest Medical Center
  • Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West
  • NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health
  • Ohio State University Hospital

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    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 9 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1154716959
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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