4.8
6 Ratings with 3 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Howard Sakowitz is an ophthalmologist who brings over four decades of dedicated experience to eye care. He earned his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at Staten Island University Hospital. With 46 years in practice, Dr. Sakowitz has developed extensive expertise in treating complex eye conditions. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, helping him serve a diverse patient community.
Dr. Sakowitz practices at multiple locations throughout central Florida, including Sanford, Orange City, and Lake Mary, with affiliations at Orlando Regional Medical Center and Patient Rehabilitation. He specializes in managing diabetic eye disease and diabetic retinopathy, conditions that require careful monitoring and specialized treatment. His practice also focuses on treating entropion, a condition where the eyelid turns inward. Dr. Sakowitz performs advanced procedures including retinal imaging, optical coherence tomography for …detailed eye examination, and anti-VEGF treatments for certain retinal conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Read More Read less Dr. Sakowitz practices at multiple locations throughout central Florida, including Sanford, Orange City, and Lake Mary, with affiliations at Orlando Regional Medical Center and Patient Rehabilitation. He specializes in managing diabetic eye disease and diabetic retinopathy, conditions that require careful monitoring and specialized treatment. His practice also focuses on treating entropion, a condition where the eyelid turns inward. Dr. Sakowitz performs advanced procedures including retinal imaging, optical coherence tomography for …detailed eye examination, and anti-VEGF treatments for certain retinal conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 46 years of experience
- 14 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- Staten Island University Hospital
- 3 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 10 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Howard Jay Sakowitz has 3 locationsSakowitz Eye Center
313 N Mangoustine AveSanford, FL 32771 Tel: (386) 574-0700
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Sakowitz Eye Center
2850 Wellness AveOrange City, FL 32763 Tel: (386) 574-0700
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Lake Mary Surgery Center
460 Saint Charles CtLake Mary, FL 32746 Tel: (407) 585-0263
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 46 Years of Experience | 34 Years of Experience | 26 Years of Experience | 40 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish, French, Chinese | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish |
| Sanford , FL | Zephyrhills , FL | CRESTVIEW , FL | Orlando , FL |
| Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine | Med School: Vanderbilt, School of Medicine | Med School: University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine | Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Howard Jay Sakowitz
Medical Specialties
Dr. Howard Jay Sakowitz has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Howard Jay Sakowitz has the following 10 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
46 Years Experience
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Staten Island University Hospital
Medical School
Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of MedicineGraduated in 1980
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