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Dr. Tongalp Tezel, MD

Ophthalmology*

4.1 (15)

New York, NY

Accepting new patients

40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Tongalp Tezel, MD

Dr. Tongalp Tezel, MD is an Ophthalmologist in New York, NY. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 40 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from Hacettepe University Medical School and is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Tezel, completed a residency at Washington University School of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Tezel an average 4.1 star rating.

Dr. Tezel works at CUIMC/Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute in New York, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Floaters along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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.

Dr. Tezel's Office Locations

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CUIMC/Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute
622 W 168th St Bldg 3, New York, NY 10032 Directions (212) 582-3422
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ColumbiaDoctors - Third Avenue
880 3rd Ave Fl 2, New York, NY 10022 Directions (212) 582-3422

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4.1

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Ophthalmology
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Years of Experience

40 years of experience

Languages Spoken

English, Turkish

Gender

Male

NPI Number

1306813522

Education & Certifications

Fellowship

Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons|New York Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University Medical Center

Residency

Washington University School of Medicine

Internship

Saint Mary's Health Center

Medical Education

Hacettepe University Medical School

Board Certifications

Ophthalmology

Hospital Affiliations

NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center
Weill Cornell Medical Center

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Is Dr. Tongalp Tezel, MD accepting new patients?

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

Does Dr. Tongalp Tezel, MD accept my insurance?

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

Does Dr. Tongalp Tezel, MD offer telehealth services?

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

What practice does Dr. Tongalp Tezel, MD work with?

Dr. Tezel works at CUIMC/Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute in New York, NY. View the full address on Dr. Tezel’s profile.

What are common conditions Dr. Tongalp Tezel, MD treats?

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

What languages does Dr. Tongalp Tezel, MD speak?

Dr. Tezel speaks Turkish.

How do patients rate Dr. Tongalp Tezel, MD in reviews?

15 patients have reviewed Dr. Tezel. 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. Tezel.

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Dr. Tongalp Tezel, MD

Overview of Dr. Tongalp Tezel, MD

Dr. Tezel's Office Locations

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