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Dr. Neil Nichols, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.6 (29)
Map Pin Small Bay Shore, NY
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Neil Nichols, MD

Dr. Neil Nichols, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Bay Shore, NY. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 22 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Nichols an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Nichols works at SightMD NY Manhasset in Bay Shore, NY with other offices in Westbury, NY, Brentwood, NY, Amityville, NY, Port Jefferson Station, NY, New York, NY, Hauppauge, NY, Brooklyn, NY and Sayville, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Eyelid Disorders, Pterygium and Stye along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield 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.

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Dr. Nichols' Office Locations

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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
    500 Main St Ste 210, Westbury, NY 11590 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 957-3355
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    SightMD
    601 Suffolk Ave, Brentwood, NY 11717 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 231-4455
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    SightMD
    805 Broadway Ste 106, Amityville, NY 11701 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 608-1542
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    SightMD
    1500 Route 112 Bldg 6, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 331-1414
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    SightMD
    114 E 27Th St, New York, NY 10016 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 889-7177
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    SightMD
    110 Marcus Blvd Ste 400, Hauppauge, NY 11788 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 612-2770
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    SightMD
    902 49Th St, Brooklyn, NY 11219 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 577-4722
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    SightMD
    153 Main St, Sayville, NY 11782 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 563-2206

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Eyelid Disorders
Pterygium
Stye
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Blepharitis
Blocked Tear Duct
Chalazion
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Diseases
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Eye Infections
Keratitis
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Blepharorrhaphy
Conjunctivoplasty
Excision of Chalazion
Eyelid Surgery
Pterygium Surgery
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Tear Duct Disorders
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Canthoplasty and Canthopexy
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Allergic Conjunctivitis
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Cataract
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Chronic Conjunctivitis
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Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
Eyelid Spasm
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Hordeolum
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Progressive High Myopia
Senile Cataracts
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Cornea Surgery
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anisocoria
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Birthmark
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blindness
Brow Ptosis
Chorioretinal Scars
Congenital Nystagmus
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Lagophthalmos
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
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Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nodular Episcleritis
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Presbyopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Serous Conjunctivitis
Shingles
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Strabismus
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Canthotomy
Cataract Removal Surgery
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery
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    4.6
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    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 22 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1114140266
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Tufts University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Neil Nichols, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Nichols is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Nichols works at SightMD NY Manhasset in Bay Shore, NY with other offices in Westbury, NY, Brentwood, NY, Amityville, NY, Port Jefferson Station, NY, New York, NY, Hauppauge, NY, Brooklyn, NY and Sayville, NY. View the full addresses on Dr. Nichols’s profile.

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

    29 patients have reviewed Dr. Nichols. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Nichols.

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