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Dr. Edward Legarreta, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 77
Dr. Edward Legarreta, MD
4.5 (18 Ratings)
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Dr. Edward Legarreta, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Cheektowaga, NY.
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Dr. Edward Legarreta, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 77
Cheektowaga, NY
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience
Dr. Edward Legarreta, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Cheektowaga, NY.

About

Dr. Legarreta graduated from University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 1974 and completed a residency at Buffalo General Hospital.Dr. Edward Legarreta, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Cheektowaga, NY and has 50 years experience. Dr. Legarreta currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Sisters of Charity Hospital. Dr. Legarreta has experience treating conditions like Blepharitis, Blepharoconjunctivitis and Dry Eyes among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Legarreta received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Dr. Legarreta's office accepts new patients. Dr. Legarreta also speaks Spanish. Dr. Legarreta is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Blepharitis
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Dry Eyes
Blepharitis
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Dry Eyes
Blepharitis
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Dry Eyes
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Glaucoma
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Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Eyelid Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Tumor
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brain Disorders
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esophoria
Exophoria
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Graves' Disease
Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Monofixation Syndrome
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Uveitis
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retrobulbar Neuritis
Thyroid Disease
Tonic Pupil
Trichiasis
Ulcer
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Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Visual Deprivation Nystagmus
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
B-Scan Ultrasound
BlephEx™ for Blepharitis
Cataract Removal Surgery
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Cornea Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Examination
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Laser Trabeculoplasty
LipiFlow® Procedure
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
YAG Iridotomy
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
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  • Preferred Choice POS
  • Passage HMO
    Flex Connecticut EPO
  • Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
  • SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
    BluePPO HSA PPO
  • Oscar Circle EPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • MVP Health Care HMO
    MVP Health Plan EPO
  • High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • GHI CBP
    HIP Prime HMO
  • MagnaCare PPO
  • National Blue High Performance Network
    Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
    Connection Employer Sponsored
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
  • Fidelis Care

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    2720 Union Rd, Cheektowaga, NY 14227
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 668-3030
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 20:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 19:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Office
    667 Davison Rd, Lockport, NY 14094
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 433-0091
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 Office
    1301 N Forest Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 633-2203

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Legarreta
4.5
Based on 18 Reviews
5 Stars (15)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (2)

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Dec 07, 2021
Dr. Edward Lagarreta is the best. He's thorough and professional. We wouldn't go anywhere else. The staff there is also great as is the wait time. Any Dr. I've ever seen there has been up front and extremely knowledgeable.
Kim — Dec 07, 2021
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cornea & External Diseases
Oculoplastic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
    1974
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Millard Fillmore Gates Circle Hospital
    1976
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Buffalo General Hospital
    1978
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Edward Legarreta, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Legarreta's profile.

Dr. Legarreta frequently treats the following conditions: Blepharitis, Blepharoconjunctivitis and Dry Eyes. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Edward Legarreta, MD is affiliated with Sisters of Charity Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Edward Legarreta, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sisters of Charity Hospital

    2157 Main St, Buffalo, NY