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Dr. Howard Charles, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 67
Dr. Howard Charles, MD
4.0 (21 Ratings)

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Dr. Howard Charles, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Rye, NY.
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Dr. Howard Charles, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 67
Rye, NY
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Howard Charles, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Rye, NY.

About

Dr. Charles graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1981 and completed a residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.Dr. Howard Charles, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Rye, NY and has 44 years experience. Dr. Charles currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Northern Westchester Hospital. Dr. Charles has experience treating conditions like Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear and Retinal Vascular Occlusion among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Charles received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 21 times. Dr. Charles' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Charles also speaks Spanish. Dr. Charles is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dislocation of Lens
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
Iridocyclitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eyelid Disorders
Serous Detachment Retina
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Blepharitis
Blindness
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Eye Infections
Floaters
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratitis
Lazy Eye
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Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Uveitis
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Senile Cataracts
Staphyloma Posticum
Strabismus
Stye
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Cataract Removal Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Accommodation Disorders
Acquired Coloboma
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Brow Ptosis
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Ectropion of Eyelid
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertropia
Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Juvenile Cataract
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Marfan Syndrome
Mydriasis
Night Blindness
Nystagmus
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Photokeratitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Posterior Scleritis
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinoblastoma
Sympathetic Uveitis
Tonic Pupil
Toxic Optic Neuropathy
Trichiasis
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis
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Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Conjunctivoplasty
Cornea Surgery
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Ocular Prosthetics
Repair of Eye Laceration
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

Insurance Accepted

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    myBlue Access EPO
  • Flex Connecticut EPO
  • SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
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  • Options PPO
    Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
    Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
  • MagnaCare PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • MVP Health Care HMO
    MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • Pro Plus Plans EPO
    Total Plans EPO
    Pro Plans EPO
  • Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Aetna
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Standard Savings POS II
    Choice Plus POS II
    Select
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS II
    Open Choice PPO
  • HIP Prime HMO
    GHI CBP
  • Freedom
  • Connection Blue High Performance Network
    Empire Hospital/Medical (Trad)
    Empire Hospital
    Connection Employer Sponsored
    Blue Priority NY EPO
    Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
    National Blue High Performance Network
    Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
    High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Rye Walk In Medical Center
    150 Purchase St, Rye, NY 10580
  2. 2 Office
    101 S Bedford Rd Ste 404, Mount Kisco, NY 10549
  3. 3 Putnam Hospital Center-664 Radiology
    664 Stoneleigh Ave, Carmel, NY 10512
  4. 4 Mount Kisco Medical Group PC
    90 S Bedford Rd, Mount Kisco, NY 10549
  5. 5 Mount Kisco Medical Group PC
    90 S Bedford Rd, Mount Kisco, NY 10549

Patient Satisfaction

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4.0
Based on 21 Reviews
5 Stars (16)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (5)

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Dec 10, 2024
I continue to recommend Dr. Charles to anyone needing a retinal specialist.
Faye Dittelman — Dec 10, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • New York Hospital
    1982
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    1985
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Ill College of Medicine
    1987
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Charles frequently treats the following conditions: Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear and Retinal Vascular Occlusion. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Howard Charles, MD is affiliated with Northern Westchester Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Howard Charles, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northern Westchester Hospital

    400 E Main St, Mount Kisco, NY