Summary

Dr. Edward Smith is an ophthalmologist with over four decades of experience in eye care. He earned his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at Beth Israel Medical Center. With 42 years of practice, Dr. Smith has developed extensive expertise in treating complex eye conditions. He is fluent in Spanish and French, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Smith is affiliated with Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center and practices in Brooklyn and New York. He specializes in treating cataracts and glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma. His procedural expertise includes comprehensive eye exams, dilated eye exams, and tonometry to measure eye pressure. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.3 out of 5, reflecting their confidence in his care.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 42 years of experience
  • 39 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, French
  • Beth Israel Medical Center
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Edward F Smith has 2 locations

Downstate Ophthalmology Associates

34 Plaza St E # 103Brooklyn, NY 11238
Mon9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed

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4.3 
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42 Years of Experience 49 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, French Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Chinese
Brooklyn , NYNew York , NYSouth Plainfield , NJBrooklyn , NY
Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: Universite Libre De Bruxelles Faculte De Medecine Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Edward F Smith

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199SEIU
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • Affinity Health Plan - Medicare
  • AmeriGroup - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CenterLight Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Elderplan
  • Elderplan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - EPO
  • EmblemHealth - PPO
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - HMO
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicaid
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicaid
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • Physicians Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Dr. Edward F Smith has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Edward F Smith has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Colposcopy
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • High Risk Pregnancy
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Nephrology
  • Obesity
  • STD (Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
  • Urodynamics
  • Vision Issues
  • Vulvar Cancer

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Beth Israel Medical Center

Medical School

Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of MedicineGraduated in 1984

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Edward Smith accepting new patients?
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Where is Dr. Edward Smith's office located?
Dr. Edward Smith's office is located at 34 Plaza St E # 103, Brooklyn, NY, 11238.
What languages does Dr. Edward Smith speak?
Dr. Edward Smith speaks Spanish and French.
Does Dr. Edward Smith accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Edward Smith accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. Edward Smith accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Edward Smith has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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