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Dr. Paul Svitra, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 62
Dr. Paul Svitra, MD
4.7 (15 Ratings)
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Dr. Paul Svitra, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in New Hyde Park, NY.
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Dr. Paul Svitra, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 62
New Hyde Park, NY
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience
Dr. Paul Svitra, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in New Hyde Park, NY.

About

Dr. Svitra graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 1984 and completed a residency at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. Dr. Paul Svitra, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in New Hyde Park, NY and has 41 years experience. Dr. Svitra currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Glen Cove Hospital, North Shore University Hospital and Syosset Hospital. Dr. Svitra has experience treating conditions like Retinal Hemorrhage among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Svitra received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Svitra's office accepts new patients. Dr. Svitra also speaks Lithuanian. Dr. Svitra is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Keratophakia
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Keratophakia
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Keratophakia
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Cataract
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Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Macular or Retinal Edema
Senile Cataracts
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Chorioretinitis
Choroid Diseases and Disorders
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Melanoma
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Choroiditis
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drusen
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Exudative Vitreoretinopathy
Macular Degeneration
Macular Dystrophy
Macular Hole
Posterior Vitreous Detachment
Retina Diseases
Retina-Vitreous Disorders
Retinal Cancer
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Detachment With Break
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Telangiectasia
Snowflake Vitreoretinal Degeneration
Vision Disorders
Vitreoretinal Degeneration
Vitreoretinochoroidopathy Dominant
Vitreous Abscess
Vitreous Detachment
Vitreous Diseases
Anterior Segment Surgical Procedure
Avastin® Injection
B-Scan Ultrasound
Diabetic Eye Exam
Eye Surgery
Eye Test
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Eylea® Injection
Fluorscein Angiography
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Medical Therapy
Glaucoma Treatment
In-Office Ultrasound
Intravitreal Injection
Laser Surgery
Lucentis® Injection
Macular Degeneration Treatment
Ocular Inflammation (Uveitis) Treatment
Ophthalmic Microsurgery
Ophthalmic Surgical Procedures
Repair of Retinal Detachment
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Retinal Freezing (Cryopexy)
Retinal Laser Photocoagulation
Retinal Laser Surgery
Retinal Surgery
Retinal Testing
Retinal Thermal Laser Therapy
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitreous Surgery

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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    3003 New Hyde Park Rd Ste 203, New Hyde Park, NY 11042
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (516) 327-0505
  2. 2 Office
    70 E Sunrise Hwy Ste 409, Valley Stream, NY 11581
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (516) 825-3000
  3. 3 Office
    1055 Franklin Ave Ste 100, Garden City, NY 11530
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (516) 742-3937

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Mar 20, 2022
His examinations are thorough and he spends all the time necessary to address my questions and concerns. Over many years, I have always felt confident with his care in each and every visit, and can attest that his other patients also regard him very highly.
— Mar 20, 2022
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Lithuanian
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmic Vitreous Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Weill Cornell Medical College
    1984
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
  • Winthrop - University Hospital
    1985
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
    1989
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Duke Eye Center
    1989
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Paul Svitra, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Svitra's profile.

Dr. Paul Svitra, MD is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Glen Cove Hospital, North Shore University Hospital and Syosset Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Paul Svitra, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island

    259 1st St, Mineola, NY

  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center

    270 05 76 Ave, New Hyde Park, NY

  • Glen Cove Hospital

    101 Saint Andrews Ln, Glen Cove, NY

  • North Shore University Hospital

    300 Community Dr, Manhasset, NY

  • Syosset Hospital

    221 Jericho Tpke, Syosset, NY