Summary

Dr. Claus Fichte is an ophthalmologist who has dedicated over five decades to caring for patients with eye conditions and vision concerns. He earned his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and completed his residency training at Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center. With 52 years of experience in ophthalmology, Dr. Fichte has developed extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of eye disorders. He is fluent in English.

Dr. Fichte practices at Fichte, Endl, & Elmer Eyecare in Amherst, New York, and maintains an affiliation with Mount Saint Marys Hospital In Health Center. His clinical focus includes treating glaucoma and open-angle glaucoma, conditions that can affect eye pressure and vision. He also addresses posterior capsule opacity, which can develop after cataract surgery. Dr. Fichte performs cataract surgery to restore clear vision and offers LASIK surgery for vision correction. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.7
  • 52 years of experience
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Fichte, Endl, & Elmer Eyecare

2825 Niagara Falls Blvd Ste 130Amherst, NY 14228
Mon8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wed9:15 am - 5:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.7 
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52 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience 47 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
Amherst , NYBellmore , NYBellmore , NYBatavia , NY
Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College Med School: Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Claus M. Fichte M.d.

  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CHAMPVA
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Independent Health
  • Independent Health - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Univera Healthcare
  • Univera Healthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Claus M. Fichte M.d. has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Claus M. Fichte M.d. has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lens Implants (Intraocular Lens Implantation)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Refractive Surgical Procedures
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

52 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center

Medical School

Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva UniversityGraduated in 1974

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What languages does Dr. Claus Fichte M.d. speak?
Dr. Claus Fichte M.d. speaks English.
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Where is Dr. Claus Fichte M.d.'s office located?
Dr. Claus Fichte M.d.'s office is located at 2825 Niagara Falls Blvd Ste 130, Amherst, NY, 14228.
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