Summary

Dr. Ira Udell specializes in ophthalmology, bringing more than five decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at LI Jewish Medical Center. With 52 years of experience treating eye conditions, Dr. Udell has developed extensive knowledge in comprehensive eye care. He provides care in English for his patients.

Dr. Udell practices at Northwell Health Physician Partners Ophthalmology in Great Neck, New York, and maintains his affiliation with Northwell Health Hospital. His clinical focus includes treating glaucoma and cataracts, two of the most common eye conditions affecting adults. He performs dilated eye exams and tonometry testing to monitor eye pressure and detect potential problems early. Patients have given Dr. Udell an average rating of 3.2 out of 5 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.2
  • 52 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Li Jewish Medical Center
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

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Dr. Ira Jeffrey Udell, MDDr James Maisel, MDDr. Steven Vale, MDDr. Lora Rabin Dagi Glass, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
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3.2 
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52 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English, Italian Speaks English
Great Neck , NYHicksville , NYScranton , PANew York , NY
Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine Med School: Medical College Of Pennsylvania Med School: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ira Jeffrey Udell

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199 SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Affinity by Molina Healthcare
  • AmidaCare
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Empire BCBS)
  • Anthem HealthPlus
  • CenterLight
  • Cigna
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth (GHI)
  • EmblemHealth (HIP)
  • EmblemHealth Insurance Company (fka HIP Insurance Company of New York) HIPIC
  • Empire BlueCross BlueShield (32BJ)
  • Fidelis
  • Hamaspik
  • Healthfirst
  • Humana
  • Humana Military (Tricare)
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Northwell Direct
  • NYS Empire Plan (NYSHIP)
  • Oxford
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • United Healthcare
  • US Family Health Plan
  • VillageCareMax
  • VISION

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ira Jeffrey Udell has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ira Jeffrey Udell has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Bacterial Eye Infections
  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Corneal Diseases
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Diseases
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Eyelid Diseases
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

52 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Li Jewish Medical Center

Medical School

Tulane University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1974

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Ira Udell affiliated with?
Dr. Ira Udell is affiliated with Northwell Health Hospital.
Does Dr. Ira Udell accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Ira Udell accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. Ira Udell accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Ira Udell has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ira Udell?
You can find contact information for Dr. Ira Udell here on Vitals.
What languages does Dr. Ira Udell speak?
Dr. Ira Udell speaks English.

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