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Dr. Norman Saffra, MD

Ophthalmology*

4.5 (71)

Hewlett, NY

Accepting new patients

36 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. Norman Saffra, MD

Dr. Norman Saffra, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Hewlett, NY. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 36 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and is affiliated with Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Saffra an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Saffra works at Maimonides Division of Ophthalmology in Hewlett, NY with other offices in Brooklyn, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Degenerative Disorders of Globe, Progressive High Myopia and Dislocation of Lens along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and 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. Saffra's Office Locations

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Hewlett
1420 Broadway Fl LL1, Hewlett, NY 11557 Directions (516) 239-6789
2

SightMD
902 49Th St, Brooklyn, NY 11219 Directions (718) 577-4722
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SightMD
1229 Broadway Ste 210, Hewlett, NY 11557 Directions (516) 239-6789

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Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital

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About Dr. Norman Saffra, MD

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Ophthalmology
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Years of Experience

36 years of experience

Languages Spoken

English, Hebrew, Italian, Russian, Spanish and Yiddish

NPI Number

1811979735

Education & Certifications

Fellowship

SUNY Downstate|Suny Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

Internship

Maimonides Medical Center

Medical Education

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Board Certifications

Ophthalmology

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Is Dr. Norman Saffra, MD accepting new patients?

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

Does Dr. Norman Saffra, MD accept my insurance?

Dr. Saffra accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Does Dr. Norman Saffra, MD offer telehealth services?

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

What practice does Dr. Norman Saffra, MD work with?

Dr. Saffra works at Maimonides Division of Ophthalmology in Hewlett, NY with other offices in Brooklyn, NY. View the full addresses on Dr. Saffra’s profile.

What are common conditions Dr. Norman Saffra, MD treats?

Dr. Saffra has seen patients for Degenerative Disorders of Globe, Progressive High Myopia and Dislocation of Lens, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Saffra on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

What languages does Dr. Norman Saffra, MD speak?

Dr. Saffra speaks Hebrew, Italian, Russian, Spanish and Yiddish.

How do patients rate Dr. Norman Saffra, MD in reviews?

71 patients have reviewed Dr. Saffra. 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. Saffra.

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Dr. Norman Saffra, MD

Overview of Dr. Norman Saffra, MD

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