Dr. Paul P. Svitra, MD | Garden City, NY | Ophthalmology

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Dr. Paul Svitra is an ophthalmologist who specializes in comprehensive eye care and retina and vitreous diseases. He earned his medical degree from Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research at Pondicherry University and completed his residency at Duke University Hospital Program. With over four decades of experience in ophthalmology, Dr. Svitra is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He provides care in English.

Dr. Svitra practices at SightMD in Garden City, New York, and maintains hospital privileges at NYU Langone Hospital Long Island. His expertise includes treating conditions affecting the retina and vitreous, as well as providing comprehensive eye care services. He performs detailed retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to diagnose eye conditions. Patients have given Dr. Svitra an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 on Vitals.

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4.3

25 Ratings
42 years of experience
11 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Duke University Hospital Program
10 written reviews
1 award
1 specialty
11 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
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Dr. Svitra has provided me with many years of thorough, kind, and attentive care, with the highest level of expertise, managing my diabetic retinopathy. His office staff has been helpful and accommodating. I would highly recommend him as a true professional.

March 19th, 2022 | Source: Partner

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I would strongly recommend Dr. Svitra as a highly skilled and truly compassionate physician. About a year ago I suddenly lost sight in my left eye. My primary doctor sent me to see Dr. Svitra, and I was added on for the next day. He personally discussed all my prior symptoms and medical history, did a thorough exam and tests right away, diagnosing a blocked vein in the retina that was causing macular fluid. We started treatment the same day, after taking all th time I needed to understand the cause of my problem, what options we had, what to expect, and patiently answered all of my questions. After a year of treatments, I'm back to 20/20, and cautiously optimistic. The staff and office are also superb. He`s a great doctor, and truly cares about his patients, was always available when I had any questions or concerns.

January 21st, 2019

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Dr Svitra has many years of experience - he’s an excellent specialist for the retina

March 25th, 2018

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I have major eye problems and Dr. Svitra is outstanding in every way. He has monitored my condition for over 15 years and I consider myself very lucky to have him. Waiting time is very minimal not that waiting for him would make any difference. I highly recommend Dr. Svitrs to anyone that has retina problems

January 30th, 2016

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I highly recommend Dr. Svitra. He has excellent credentials and a great bedside manner. He patiently explained my eye problem and provided the right treatment. He's like a breath of fresh air - he really cares.

November 21st, 2015

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I was seen promptly, with testing done right away and he explained my condition and answered all my questions. A very pleasant experience overall.

June 17th, 2015

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had to wait way too long.

November 14th, 2013

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He gave a very accurate diagnosis and was more than patient with my questions. Happy to have gone to him.

August 28th, 2013

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I am writing this review because I am very happy with dr Svitra. I felt he took his time evaluating my condition. He was kind and patient answering all of my questions.

August 13th, 2013

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The Best opthalmologist I have ever seen.He spends as much time as needed.I Why go to Manhattan to visit pomposity when you have a vastly better doctor right in Long Island

August 27th, 2011

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SightMD

1055 Franklin Ave Ste 100Garden City, NY 11530

Tel: (516) 742-3937

Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tue7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Wed7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Thu7:30 am - 3:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Sat7:30 am - 2:00 pm

Sun8:30 am - 12:30 pm


Dr. Paul P Svitra, MD	Dr. Alexander Rabinovich, MD	Dr. Saikumar Gandapodi	Dr. George A Cioffi, MD
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.3 (25 Ratings)	4.6 (7 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.7 (7 Ratings)
42 Years of Experience	22 Years of Experience		39 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish, Russian	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish
Garden City , NY	Brooklyn , NY	South Plainfield , NJ	New York , NY
Med School: Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University	Med School: Upstate Medical University		Med School: University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine Columbia
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Ophthalmology

Blindness
Cataract
Diabetic Eye Disease (Diabetic Retinopathy)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Eye Exam
Eye Pain
Glaucoma
Lasik Surgery
Macular Degeneration
Retinal Disorders
Vision Issues

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Duke University Hospital Program

Medical School

Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry UniversityGraduated in 1984

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