Summary

Dr. Ligaya Prystowsky is an ophthalmologist with 45 years of experience caring for patients with eye conditions and vision concerns. She earned her medical degree from the University of the East/Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center College of Medicine and completed her residency at UMDNJ. Her extensive career has given her deep expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of eye disorders. Dr. Prystowsky is fluent in English and Italian, allowing her to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Prystowsky practices at multiple locations including Carewell Health Medical Center in East Orange and Saint Marys General Hospital in Passaic, with her primary office in Nutley, New Jersey. She specializes in treating glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma, and cataracts, two of the most common serious eye conditions affecting adults. Her practice focuses on comprehensive eye care through dilated eye exams and vision testing to help preserve and protect her patients' sight. Patients have given her an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.8
  • 45 years of experience
  • 34 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Italian
  • Umdnj
  • 5 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Ligaya Prystowsky has 3 locations

Prystowsky Ligaya Office

665 Franklin AveNutley, NJ 07110
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Carewell Health Medical Center

300 Central AveEast Orange, NJ 07018

Saint Marys General Hospital

350 BoulevardPassaic, NJ 07055

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
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3.8 
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45 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience 47 Years of Experience 49 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Italian Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
Nutley , NJBellmore , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Univ Of The East/Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center College Of Med Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: Universite Libre De Bruxelles Faculte De Medecine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ligaya Prystowsky

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Braven Health (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Clover Health
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Culinary Health Fund
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - HMO
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Humana
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ligaya Prystowsky has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ligaya Prystowsky has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

45 Years Experience

Dr. Ligaya Prystowsky holds an active medical license in the state of New Jersey.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Umdnj.

Medical School

Graduated from Univ Of The East/Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center College Of Med in 1981.

NPI Number

Dr. Prystowsky's NPI number is 1821071754.

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Dr. Ligaya Prystowsky is affiliated with Carewell Health Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Ligaya Prystowsky's office located?
Dr. Ligaya Prystowsky's office is located at 665 Franklin Ave, Nutley, NJ, 07110.

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