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Dr. Michael Nejat, MD

Ophthalmology*
3.9 (42)
Map Pin Small Staten Island, NY
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Michael Nejat, MD

Dr. Michael Nejat, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Staten Island, NY. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 29 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and is affiliated with Staten Island University Hospital. Dr. Nejat, completed a residency at Manhattan Ear Nose Throat Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Nejat an average 3.9 star rating.

Dr. Nejat works at Practice in Staten Island, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Cataract, Senile Cataracts and Nearsightedness along with other conditions at varying frequencies. 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. Nejat's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Island Eye Surgery Specialists
    4299 HYLAN BLVD, Staten Island, NY 10312 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 984-7624
  2. 2
    Island Eye Optical Corp.
    1500 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10301 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 984-7616
  3. 3
    Northwell Health
    375 Seguine Ave, Staten Island, NY 10309 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 622-6100

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  • Staten Island University Hospital

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Cataract
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Senile Cataracts
Nearsightedness
Accommodation Disorders
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Chalazion
Corneal Diseases
Dry Eyes
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Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Glaucoma
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Miosis
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Presbyopia
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Excision of Chalazion
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Keratomileusis
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Diabetic Cataracts
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Hordeolum
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Cataract Removal Surgery
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Eye Cancer
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cornea Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
LASIK
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Tear Duct Surgery
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Benign Tumor
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brain Disorders
Cancer
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Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Erosion
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Endophthalmitis
Esotropia
Exotropia
Graves' Disease
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Lazy Eye
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Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Mechanical Strabismus
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Parasitic Endophthalmitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Posterior Scleritis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Strabismus
Sympathetic Uveitis
Thyroid Disease
Trichiasis
Ulcer
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Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vascular Disease
Visual Field Defects
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cornea Transplant
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Sclera
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Goniotomy
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Eye Laceration
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery
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    3.9
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    Based on 42 ratings
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    About Dr. Michael Nejat, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 29 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Persian and Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1871576025
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Johns Hopkins Hospital Johns Hopkins University
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Manhattan Ear Nose Throat Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Lennox Hill Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Drew University Med Sci
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Michael Nejat, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Nejat is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    42 patients have reviewed Dr. Nejat. The overall rating for this provider is 3.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Nejat.

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