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Dr. Alden Leifer, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 68
Dr. Alden Leifer, MD
4.5 (8 Ratings)

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Dr. Alden Leifer, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 68
Paterson, NJ
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Alden Leifer, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Paterson, NJ.

About

Dr. Leifer graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1981 and completed a residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.Dr. Alden Leifer, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Paterson, NJ and has 43 years experience. Dr. Leifer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with St. Joseph's University Medical Center. Dr. Leifer has experience treating conditions like Retinal Dystrophy among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Leifer received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Leifer's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Leifer also speaks Hebrew and Spanish. Dr. Leifer is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Friendly Staff

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Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Retinal Dystrophy
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Retinal Dystrophy
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Foreign Body in Eye
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Corneal Diseases
Pterygium
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Dystrophy
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Corneal Erosion
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Ocular Hypertension
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Hemorrhage
Senile Cataracts
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Tear Duct Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Autoimmune Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Tumor
Black Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brain Disorders
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hyphema
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Juvenile Cataract
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Marfan Syndrome
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Posterior Scleritis
Presbyopia
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Strabismus
Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Coreoplasty
Cornea Surgery
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision of Chalazion
Excision of Cyst
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Goniotomy
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Visual Evoked Potential (VEP)
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery
YAG Iridotomy
YAG Laser Capsulotomy
YAG Laser Surgery
YAG Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty

Insurance Accepted

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  • Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Humana
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • QualCare
  • Emblem Health
  • HealthFirst
  • United Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • MagnaCare
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Personal Choice PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Oscar Insurance Corporation

Locations

  1. 1 Alden Leifer MD PC
    680 Broadway Ste 114, Paterson, NJ 07514

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4.5
Based on 8 Reviews
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Nov 02, 2023
The courtesy and helpfulness of the staff and doctor. The technology used is outstanding.
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Hebrew
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Optometry
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Brookdale Hopsital Medical Center|Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center
    1982
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Walter Reed Army Medical Center
    1985
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alden Leifer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Leifer's profile.

Dr. Alden Leifer, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph's University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Alden Leifer, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Joseph's University Medical Center

    703 Main St, Paterson, NJ