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Dr. Rona Appel, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 75
Dr. Rona Appel, MD
4.4 (7 Ratings)

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Dr. Rona Appel, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Brooklyn, NY.
Dr. Rona Appel, MD
4.4 (7 Ratings)
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Dr. Rona Appel, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 75
Brooklyn, NY
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Rona Appel, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Brooklyn, NY.

About

Dr. Appel graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 1980 and completed a residency at Downstate Medical Center.Dr. Rona Appel, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Brooklyn, NY and has 44 years experience. Dr. Appel currently practices at Practice. Dr. Appel has experience treating conditions like Visual Field Defects, Benign Neoplasm of Choroid and Eye Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Appel received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Appel's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Appel also speaks Polish. Dr. Appel is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Visual Field Defects
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Eye Cancer
Visual Field Defects
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Eye Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Eye Infections
Glaucoma
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Bell's Palsy
Blepharitis
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Brow Ptosis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Entropion
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Headache
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Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Goniotomy
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Tear Duct Surgery
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Acquired Coloboma
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Astigmatism
Black Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Disorder of Choroid
Ectropion of Eyelid
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Eye Melanoma
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Lazy Eye
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Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nodular Episcleritis
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Posterior Scleritis
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis
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B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Laser Surgery
Ultrasound
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Select
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Blue Access (Select Network)-NY
    Empire (Select Network)-NY POS
  • Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage

Locations

  1. 1 Rona Appel MD PC
    2928 W 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11224
  2. 2 Coney Island Family Eyecare
    528 Neptune Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224
  3. 3 Office
    9777 Queens Blvd Ste 1108, Rego Park, NY 11374

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4.4
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Patient Reviews
Nov 25, 2020
I visited several ophthalmological offices so quickly, thoroughly and comprehensively, more examine me, after which I was professionally explained the state of my vision in great detail for which I am very grateful to Dr. Appel. I found my doctor for vision and this is Dr. Appel.
Wyktor Kowaltchook — Nov 25, 2020
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Polish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • New York University Grossman School of Medicine
    1980
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Long Island College Hospital
    1981
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Downstate Medical Center
    1985
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Downstate Medical Center
    1985
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Appel frequently treats the following conditions: Visual Field Defects, Benign Neoplasm of Choroid and Eye Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Yes, Dr. Rona Appel, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.