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Dr. Michael Farbowitz, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 57
Dr. Michael Farbowitz, MD
4.3 (92 Ratings)
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Dr. Michael Farbowitz, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Short Hills, NJ.
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Dr. Michael Farbowitz, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 57
Short Hills, NJ
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30 years of experience
Dr. Michael Farbowitz, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Short Hills, NJ.

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Dr. Farbowitz graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 1994 and completed a residency at Long Island Jewish Hospital.Dr. Michael Farbowitz, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Short Hills, NJ and has 30 years experience. Dr. Farbowitz currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Overlook Medical Center, Morristown Medical Center and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. At present, Dr. Farbowitz received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 92 times. Dr. Farbowitz's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Farbowitz also speaks Hebrew and Spanish. Dr. Farbowitz is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Soft Contact Lenses
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Tear Duct Surgery
Toric Intraocular Lens Implantation
YAG Iridotomy
YAG Laser Capsulotomy
YAG Laser Therapy for the Anterior Segment
YAG Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty

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  • Choice POS
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  • Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
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    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS II
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    551 Millburn Ave, Short Hills, NJ 07078
  2. 2 South Mountain Advanced Surgical Associates
    200 S Orange Ave, Livingston, NJ 07039
  3. 3 Short Hills Ophthalmology LLC
    777 Passaic Ave Ste 485, Clifton, NJ 07012
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00

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4.3
Based on 92 Reviews
5 Stars (68)
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1 Star (12)

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Languages Spoken
Hebrew
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • New York University Grossman School of Medicine
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center (New York)
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Long Island Jewish Hospital
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Ucla--Jules Stein Eye Institute
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Farbowitz, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Farbowitz's profile.

Dr. Michael Farbowitz, MD is affiliated with Overlook Medical Center, Morristown Medical Center and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Michael Farbowitz, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Overlook Medical Center

    99 Beauvoir Ave, Summit, NJ

  • Morristown Medical Center

    100 Madison Ave, Morristown, NJ

  • Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

    94 Old Short Hills Rd, Livingston, NJ