Dr. Richard E. Braunstein, MD | New York, NY | Ophthalmology

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Dr. Richard Braunstein is an ophthalmologist who has dedicated 37 years to caring for patients with eye conditions and vision concerns. He earned his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons and completed his residency at North Shore University Hospital. Dr. Braunstein speaks English and brings nearly four decades of experience to his practice.

Dr. Braunstein practices at Northwell Health Physician Partners Ophthalmology in New York, NY. He specializes in treating cataracts, astigmatism, and glaucoma. His expertise includes performing comprehensive eye exams, dilated eye exams, and retinal imaging to help diagnose and monitor various eye conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

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21 Ratings
37 years of experience
27 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
North Shore University Hospital
7 written reviews
2 specialties
15 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 office location
Male

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Dr Braunstein is a highly skilled and compassionate cataract surgeon. He operated on my daughter when she was 13 and recently removed my 2 cataracts. My result is excellent.

February 5th, 2021

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It is a privilege to be treated by Dr. Richard Braunstein. Top quality expertise, wonderful communicator, explains everything in plain language, confidence-inspiring demeanor, gives patients as much time/attention as they need, successful outcomes. His office staff is uniformly helpful, informed, accessible. This is what medicine should always look like. Special mention and ultimate compliments for his optometrist Marta Fabrikowsky. It does not hurt that he is an avid skier, and that she is beautiful.

November 24th, 2020

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Had cataract surgery. No problems and quality care. Dr. B listened to and answered questions. Excellent follow up. Northwell security set up a bit annoying and phone access not always easy. This is a busy NYC practice.

March 25th, 2019

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He has been my doctor for almost 20 years. I trust him implicitly and value the way he treated my husband with Alzheimers, who in the end, would not allow the doctor to examine him, yet he treated us with utmost patience and kindness.

July 23rd, 2018

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He saved my moms Visio

May 17th, 2016

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I am extremely happy with the qualtiy of my vision after cateract surgery with Dr. Braunstein (both eyes), and the procedure was easy and painless. Bedside manor also very good.

September 9th, 2012

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Spends the time with every patient and you, so now you know why he is overbooked and always late.

April 23rd, 2012

Northwell Health Physician Partners Ophthalmology at MEETH

210 E 64th StNew York, NY 10065

Tel: (212) 702-7300


Dr. Richard Evan Braunstein, MD	Dr. Steven Vale, MD	Dr. Alexander Rabinovich, MD	Dr. Saikumar Gandapodi
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4 (21 Ratings)	4 (59 Ratings)	4.6 (7 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
37 Years of Experience	38 Years of Experience	22 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish, Russian	Speaks English
New York , NY	Scranton , PA	Brooklyn , NY	South Plainfield , NJ
Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons	Med School: Medical College Of Pennsylvania	Med School: Upstate Medical University
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

North Shore University Hospital

Medical School

Columbia University College Of Physicians & SurgeonsGraduated in 1989

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