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Dr. David Witzel, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 59
Dr. David Witzel, MD
4.5 (421 Ratings)

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Dr. David Witzel, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 59
Poughkeepsie, NY
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. David Witzel, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Poughkeepsie, NY.

About

Dr. Witzel graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. David Witzel, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Poughkeepsie, NY and has 27 years experience. Dr. Witzel currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with MidHudson Regional Hospital. Dr. Witzel has experience treating conditions like Glaucoma, Conjunctival Hemorrhage and Iridocyclitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Witzel received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 421 times. Dr. Witzel's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Witzel also speaks Spanish. Dr. Witzel is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Glaucoma
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Iridocyclitis
Glaucoma
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Conjunctival Hemorrhage
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Glaucoma Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blocked Tear Duct
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Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Entropion
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
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Eyelid Disorders
Eyelid Spasm
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
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Heterophoria
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Keratoconus
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Optic Neuritis
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Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Serous Detachment Retina
Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
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Black Eye
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blindness
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Erosion
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Dislocation of Lens
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Endophthalmitis
Eyeball Contusion
Farsightedness
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Hemorrhagic Retinal Detachment
Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Mydriasis
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nodular Episcleritis
Nystagmus
Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Uveitis
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Scleromalacia Perforans
Shingles
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Tonic Pupil
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Goniotomy
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Central New York Eye Center
    22 Green St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
  2. 2 Mid-Hudson Medical Group P C.
    600 Westage Business Ctr Dr, Fishkill, NY 12524
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:30
  3. 3 The New York Eye & Ear Infirmary Ophthalmology Associates PC
    218 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003

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4.5
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2 Stars (14)
1 Star (4)

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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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  • Ophthalmology
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. David Witzel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Witzel's profile.

Dr. Witzel frequently treats the following conditions: Glaucoma, Conjunctival Hemorrhage and Iridocyclitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. David Witzel, MD is affiliated with MidHudson Regional Hospital.

Yes, Dr. David Witzel, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • MidHudson Regional Hospital

    241 North Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY