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Dr. Howard Distelman, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 69
Dr. Howard Distelman, MD
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Dr. Howard Distelman, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 69
Guilford, CT
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Howard Distelman, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Guilford, CT.

About

Dr. Distelman graduated from SUNY DWNSTATE M C College of Medicine|Suny Downstate Medical Center. Dr. Howard Distelman, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Guilford, CT and has 42 years experience. Dr. Distelman currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital. Dr. Distelman has experience treating conditions like Ocular Hypertension among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Distelman received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Distelman's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Distelman also speaks Spanish. Dr. Distelman is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Ocular Hypertension
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Ocular Hypertension
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Accommodation Disorders
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Black Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Eyelid Surgery
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Abrasion
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Melanoma
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Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hyphema
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Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Macular Degeneration
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Mydriasis
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pterygium
Refractive Error
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinoschisis
Strabismus
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Cornea Surgery
Eye Test
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Eyeglasses
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Card PPO
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  • Cigna
  • Pathway Enhanced Tiered (Ind)-CT HMO
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  • Medicare HMO
  • Medicare
  • Aetna
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  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Shoreline Eye Associates PC
    515 Boston St, Guilford, CT 06437
  2. 2 Office
    610 Foxon Rd, East Haven, CT 06513

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Apr 04, 2019
Excellent physician with a warm demeanor. Highly recommended.
— Apr 04, 2019
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • SUNY DWNSTATE M C College of Medicine|Suny Downstate Medical Center
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • St Barnabus Medical Center
    1983
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Howard Distelman, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Distelman's profile.

Dr. Howard Distelman, MD is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, New Haven, CT