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Dr. Joseph Podhorzer, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 60
Dr. Joseph Podhorzer, MD
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Dr. Joseph Podhorzer, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Brooklyn, NY.
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Dr. Joseph Podhorzer, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 60
Brooklyn, NY
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Joseph Podhorzer, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Brooklyn, NY.

About

Dr. Podhorzer graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1991 and completed a residency at Saint Vincent's Hospital.Dr. Joseph Podhorzer, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Brooklyn, NY and has 33 years experience. Dr. Podhorzer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital. Dr. Podhorzer has experience treating conditions like Retinal Hemorrhage among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Podhorzer received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Podhorzer's office accepts new patients. Dr. Podhorzer also speaks French, Italian, Russian and Spanish. Dr. Podhorzer is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Retinal Hemorrhage
Macular Hole
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Macular Hole
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Macular Hole
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Cancer
Eye Melanoma
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Ocular Hypertension
Serous Detachment Retina
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Hordeolum
Hypotony of Eye
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Degeneration
Macular or Retinal Edema
Macular Pucker
Migraine
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Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Posterior Vitreous Detachment
Progressive High Myopia
Retina Diseases
Retinal Artery Occlusion
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Degeneration
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Edema
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Migraine
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Scarring
Retinal Tear
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Telangiectasia and Hypogammaglobulinemia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Senile Cataracts
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis
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Visual Field Defects
Vitreoretinal Degeneration
Vitreoretinochoroidopathy Dominant
Vitreous Detachment
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Fluorscein Angiography
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Intravitreal Injection
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment
Retina and Vitreous Surgery
Retinal Laser Photocoagulation
Retinal Laser Surgery
Retinal Surgery
Scleral Buckling
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • ABCD HMO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Personal Choice PPO
  • Empire (Select Network)-NY POS
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  • Cigna PPO
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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  • Aetna Choice (Aetna HealthFund) POS II
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  • Medicare
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    Curative EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Brighton Eye Associates
    2025 Kings Hwy, Brooklyn, NY 11229
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 645-2231
  2. 2 Izny Medical PC
    445 Kings Hwy, Brooklyn, NY 11223
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 645-2201

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Patient Reviews
Jul 31, 2019
Very good doctor , knowledgably and caring , spends a lot of time with each patient, very patient in explaining all the details of your care, always very thorough in him examinations , my vision was restored because of his expertise. Highly recommended.
— Jul 31, 2019
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About Me

Languages Spoken
French
Italian
Russian
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmic Surgery
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Greenwich Yale University
    1992
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Saint Vincent's Hospital
    1995
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Mt Sinai MC
    1996
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joseph Podhorzer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Podhorzer's profile.

Dr. Joseph Podhorzer, MD is affiliated with Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joseph Podhorzer, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital

    2525 Kings Hwy, Brooklyn, NY