Summary

Dr. Gideon Schneck is an ophthalmologist with four decades of experience treating eye conditions and performing specialized procedures. He earned his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in 1990, followed by a fellowship at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1991. His extensive training has established him as an expert in oculoplastics and orbital tumors, with particular expertise in treating both adult and pediatric patients. Dr. Schneck communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Schneck practices at Stony Brook University Hospital and sees patients in Stony Brook and Woodbury, New York. He specializes in eyelid surgery, offering both aesthetic and functional blepharoplasty procedures for the upper and lower eyelids. His practice also includes Botox injections and treatment for common eyelid conditions like chalazion and blepharitis. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.1 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 40 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
  • 10 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Locations

Dr. Gideon L Schneck has 2 locations

Gideon L. Schneck, MD

2500 Nesconset Hwy Bldg 17Stony Brook, NY 11790
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Gideon L. Schneck, MD

800 Woodbury Rd Ste KWoodbury, NY 11797
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
Fri7:30 am - 9:50 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Gideon L Schneck, MDDr James Maisel, MDDr. Sing Your Li, MDDr. George Tung, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.1 
4.9 
3.9 
40 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English, Italian Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Stony Brook , NYHicksville , NYBellmore , NYBellmore , NY
Med School: Boston University School of Medicine Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Gideon L Schneck

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199SEIU National Benefit Fund (through Aetna Health Plans)
  • Aetna Health Inc.
  • Affinity Molina/Medicaid Child Health Plus
  • Affinity/Molina Medicaid
  • AgeWell New York Plans
  • Beech Street a MultiPlan Network
  • Carelon Behavioral Health Inc. (Beacon Health) SB Psychiatry only
  • CenterLight Healthcare
  • Cigna HealthCare of New York HMOPPO Open Access
  • Emblem Health-Somos
  • Emblemhealth Plan (HIP)
  • EmblemHealth Plan Inc. (GHI)
  • Empire Blue Cross (confirm plan with Empireblue.com)
  • Empire HealthChoice HMO Inc.-Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Core
  • Empire HealthChoice HMO Inc.-EmpireBlue _ Northwell Direct Tier 2
  • Empire HealthChoice HMO Inc.-Federal Employee Program (Prefix R)
  • Empire HealthChoice HMO Inc.-Prefixes - R4R ZTO PYO S8Q KCH YXF AZL J2H C4D YKH HPP D9U
  • Empire Medicare Advantage HMO Plans(not Select Plans)
  • Empire Plan the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP)
  • Excellus Health Plan Inc.
  • Fidelis Medicaid Child Health Plus HealthierLife
  • Healthcare Partners (Specialists only)
  • Healthfirst Medicaid Child Health Plus Essential Personal Wellness
  • Humana ChoiceCare Plans as a Wrap-Around GHI Network Access
  • Humana TriCare
  • Magnacare Northwell Direct (wrap-around network)
  • MagnaCare PPO /Direct Plus(Brighten Health Plan)
  • MultiPlan PPO/PHCS/Limited Plan
  • Oxford Freedom
  • Oxford Liberty

Medical Specialties

Dr. Gideon L Schneck has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Gideon L Schneck has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Eyelid surgery (Blepharoplasty)
  • Glaucoma
  • Graves Disease (Thyroid Eye Disease)
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Plastic Surgery (Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery)
  • Vision Issues
  • Wounds and Injuries

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

University of Illinois College of Medicine1991

Residency

Northwestern Memorial Hospital1990

Medical School

Boston University School of MedicineGraduated in 1986

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Gideon Schneck accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Gideon Schneck?
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Where is Dr. Gideon Schneck's office located?
Dr. Gideon Schneck's office is located at 2500 Nesconset Hwy Bldg 17, Stony Brook, NY, 11790.
Which hospitals is Dr. Gideon Schneck affiliated with?
Dr. Gideon Schneck is affiliated with STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL.
Does Dr. Gideon Schneck accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Gideon Schneck accepts on their Vitals profile.

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