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Dr. Harjit Athwal, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 65
Dr. Harjit Athwal, MD
4.7 (79 Ratings)
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Dr. Harjit Athwal, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Toms River, NJ.
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Dr. Harjit Athwal, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 65
Toms River, NJ
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. Harjit Athwal, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Toms River, NJ.

About

Dr. Athwal graduated from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 1986 and completed a residency at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.Dr. Harjit Athwal, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Toms River, NJ and has 38 years experience. Dr. Athwal currently practices at SightMD New Jersey and are affiliated with Community Medical Center and Southern Ocean Medical Center. Dr. Athwal has experience treating conditions like Stye, Hordeolum and Presbyopia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Athwal received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 79 times. Dr. Athwal's office accepts new patients. Dr. Athwal also speaks Hindi, Indian, Punjabi and Spanish. Dr. Athwal is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Stye
Hordeolum
Presbyopia
Stye
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Contact Lens Fitting Services
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
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Blepharitis
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
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Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ectropion of Eyelid
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Iridectomy
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Tear Duct Surgery
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Autoimmune Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Tumor
Black Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
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Brain Disorders
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chlamydial Conjunctivitis
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Corneal Abrasion
Corneal Erosion
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetes
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Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Endophthalmitis
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esophoria
Exophoria
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Spasm
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Macular Degeneration
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Monofixation Syndrome
Mydriasis
Nodular Episcleritis
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Uveitis
Progressive High Myopia
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Retrobulbar Neuritis
Sarcoidosis
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Still's Disease
Temporal Arteritis
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Vascular Disease
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Blepharorrhaphy
Botox® Injection
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Treatment
Goniotomy
Intraocular Lens Implant Surgery
Laser Surgery
LASIK
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Mole Evaluation
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
Pterygium Surgery
Refractive Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna
  • AARP
  • Clover Health
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Tricare
  • Avesis
  • Superior Vision
  • Amerihealth
  • United Healthcare
  • Medicare
  • MagnaCare
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • Emblem Health
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Consumer Health Network
  • QualCare
  • Cigna

Locations

  1. 1 SightMD New Jersey
    14 Mule Rd Ste 1, Toms River, NJ 08755
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 18:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
  2. 2 SightMD New Jersey
    550 Route 530 Ste 19, Whiting, NJ 08759

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Nov 24, 2024
He is very kind and did the best he could for my mom. My mom suffered a stroke and has partial paralysis which made it impossible to perform some of the necessary diagnostic testing. His plan was sufficient for her to maintain her eye health.
Joann F. — Nov 24, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Hindi
Indian
Punjabi
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • UMDNJ - University Hospital
    1987
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    1990
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Tulane University Hospital and Clinics
    1991
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Harjit Athwal, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Athwal's profile.

Dr. Athwal frequently treats the following conditions: Stye, Hordeolum and Presbyopia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Harjit Athwal, MD is affiliated with Community Medical Center and Southern Ocean Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Harjit Athwal, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Community Medical Center

    99 Route 37 W, Toms River, NJ

  • Southern Ocean Medical Center

    1140 Route 72 W, Manahawkin, NJ