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Dr. Peter Ness, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.1 (10)
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15 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Peter Ness, MD

Dr. Peter Ness, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Latham, NY. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 15 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from University of Texas Health San Antonio School of Dentistry and is affiliated with Albany Medical Center Hospital and Saint Peter''s Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Ness an average 4.1 star rating.

Dr. Ness works at Practice in Latham, NY with other offices in Albany, NY and Brownwood, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Lazy Eye, Strabismus and Exotropia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Ness' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    920 Albany Shaker Rd Ste 101, Latham, NY 12110 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 533-6502
  2. 2
    Albany Med Ophthalmology
    391 Myrtle Ave Ste C103, Albany, NY 12208 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 262-4353
  3. 3
    Lone Star Optical Inc.
    109 S Park Dr, Brownwood, TX 76801 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (325) 641-2907

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  • Albany Medical Center Hospital
  • Saint Peter''s Hospital

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Exotropia

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Lazy Eye
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Strabismus
Exotropia
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Chalazion
Congenital Nystagmus
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Esotropia
Eyelid Disorders
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Nystagmus
Stye
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Visual Field Defects
Acquired Coloboma
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Black Eye
Blepharitis
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brown Syndrome
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Duane Retraction Syndrome
Esophoria
Exophoria
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotropia
Iridocyclitis
Juvenile Cataract
Keratitis
Latent Nystagmus
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Mechanical Strabismus
Migraine
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Monofixation Syndrome
Mydriasis
Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Repair of Lid Retraction
Strabismus Surgery
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
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    About Dr. Peter Ness, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 15 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1376817999
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Texas Health San Antonio School of Dentistry
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Ness has seen patients for Lazy Eye, Strabismus and Exotropia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Ness on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    10 patients have reviewed Dr. Ness. The overall rating for this provider is 4.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Ness.

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