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Dr. Gregory Persak, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 70
Dr. Gregory Persak, MD
5.0 (12 Ratings)
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Dr. Gregory Persak, MD is an Ophthalmologist in West Islip, NY.
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Dr. Gregory Persak, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 70
West Islip, NY
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience
Dr. Gregory Persak, MD is an Ophthalmologist in West Islip, NY.

About

Dr. Persak graduated from Boston University. Dr. Gregory Persak, MD is an Ophthalmologist in West Islip, NY and has 43 years experience. Dr. Persak currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mather Hospital, North Shore University Hospital, St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center and Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Persak has experience treating conditions like Floaters, Dry Eyes and Drusen among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Persak received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Persak's office accepts new patients. Dr. Persak also speaks Spanish. Dr. Persak is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Floaters
Dry Eyes
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Blepharitis
Chalazion
Eyelid Disorders
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
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Tear Duct Disorders
Cataract Removal Surgery
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
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Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Esotropia
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Eye Infections
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Herpetic Keratitis
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Iridocyclitis
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Migraine
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Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Serous Detachment Retina
Strabismus
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eyelid Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Acquired Coloboma
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blindness
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Contusion of the Eyeball
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Corneal Erosion
Dacryoadenitis
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Equatorial Staphyloma
Esophoria
Exophoria
Exotropia
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Nystagmus
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Optic Neuritis
Orbital Fracture
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pituitary Gland Cancer
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Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Scleral Ectasia
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound
Vision Screening

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  • Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
  • 6000 Series PPO
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    High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 The Center for Eye Care and Optical
    360 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY 11795
  2. 2 Walt Whitman AA LLC
    1895 Walt Whitman Rd Ste 10, Melville, NY 11747

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Dec 05, 2024
It was my 3 month visit , since my Cataract surgery. I got a specialized lense ,( Panoptic ), I no longer need glasses to see near and far.
Kathy L — Dec 05, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Boston University
    1981
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Persak frequently treats the following conditions: Floaters, Dry Eyes and Drusen. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Gregory Persak, MD is affiliated with Mather Hospital, North Shore University Hospital, St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center and Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Gregory Persak, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mather Hospital

    75 N Country Rd, Port Jefferson, NY

  • North Shore University Hospital

    300 Community Dr, Manhasset, NY

  • St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center

    100 Port Washington Blvd, Roslyn, NY

  • Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center

    1000 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY