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Dr. Robert Friedman, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.5 (50)
Map Pin Small New York, NY
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Robert Friedman, MD

Dr. Robert Friedman, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in New York, NY. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 41 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital. Dr. Friedman, completed a residency at Lenox Hill Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Friedman an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Friedman works at Practice in New York, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Chalazion, Stye and Age-Related Macular Degeneration 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. Friedman's Office Locations

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    Robert Friedman MD PC
    1001 PARK AVE, New York, NY 10028 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 772-6202

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  • Lenox Hill Hospital

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Chalazion
Stye
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Chalazion
Stye
Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Treatment frequency



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Chalazion
Stye
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Blepharitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Progressive High Myopia
Diabetic Retinopathy
Eyelid Disorders
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Anterior Scleritis
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Cataract
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Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Erosion
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Orbital Fracture
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
Cataract Removal Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Keratomileusis
LASIK
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Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Tear Duct Surgery
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Acquired Coloboma
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Ulcer
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Foreign Body in Eye
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertropia
Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Juvenile Cataract
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Miosis
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Nearsightedness
Nodular Episcleritis
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Retrobulbar Neuritis
Trichiasis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
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    About Dr. Robert Friedman, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 41 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1336161157
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Lenox Hill Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Columbia Physicians and Surgs
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Robert Friedman, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Friedman is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Friedman has seen patients for Chalazion, Stye and Age-Related Macular Degeneration, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Friedman on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    50 patients have reviewed Dr. Friedman. 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. Friedman.

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