Dr. Sidney Mandelbaum, MD | New York, NY | Ophthalmology

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Dr. Sidney Mandelbaum is an ophthalmologist who has dedicated five decades to caring for patients with eye conditions and vision concerns. He earned his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine and completed his residency at LAC USC Medical Center. With 50 years of experience in the field, Dr. Mandelbaum brings extensive knowledge to his practice. He is fluent in Spanish and Arabic, allowing him to serve diverse patient communities.

Dr. Mandelbaum practices at New York Eye And Ear Infirmary Of Mount Sinai and sees patients in New York. His expertise includes treating cataracts, glaucoma, and joint pain that may affect vision. He performs comprehensive eye exams and dilated eye exams to assess overall eye health. Dr. Mandelbaum also conducts retinal imaging to help diagnose and monitor various eye conditions. Patients rate him 4.4 out of 5 stars for his care.

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accepting new patients
4.4

32 Ratings
50 years of experience
25 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, Arabic
Lac Usc Medical Center
12 written reviews
1 specialty
10 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
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The doctor was very professional and you felt comfortable putting yourself in his hands for surgery. The office staff was very pleasant too.

June 26th, 2019

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Attentive thorough care by doctor and staff.

August 4th, 2016

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Dr. Mandrel sum is outstanding in every way.: highly skilled, competent, and a thoroughly decent , like able man. He explains everything thoroughly, and is extra conservative and cautious in his approach. The highest of standards..

September 23rd, 2015

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Don't bother. Dr. Mandelbaum doesn't car about anything except his convenience and lining his pockets. Avoid at all costs.

April 29th, 2015

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Very professional-I would refer the Dr. to many of my friends and family. Honest and caring.

September 24th, 2013

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The Cataract Surgery experience with Dr. Mandelbaum has renewed my faith that skilled, caring, committed, knowledgable Doctors still exist, even in the midst of the current health-care morass. I thought that my late husband was the last great doctor in NY. Now I know that the mantle has been passed. How remarkable that Physicians of Dr. Mandelbaum's mettle are still available to us!

August 3rd, 2013

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he performed two cataract operations perfectly. he cares and he is a class guy. if you care about your eyes see dr.sid.

June 6th, 2012

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Dr. Mandelbaum is one of the best and most caring doctors I've ever been to.. Since I'm 78 and have always lived in the city that's a lot of doctors. I was sent to him not only because he's good but also because he's not surgery crazy. I trust him implicitly.

May 5th, 2012

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Dr. Mandelbaum is a miracle worker. He and his office team demonstrated the highest level of professionalism and patient care. They are all perfectionists. He is the only eye doctor I will ever go to.

October 24th, 2011

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he is the man for eyes-his response saved my eyesight-he set me in correct direction after 2 misdiagnosis

June 9th, 2011

Eastside Eye Surgeons

178 E 71st StNew York, NY 10021

Tel: (212) 650-0400

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New York Eye And Ear Infirmary Of Mount Sinai

310 E 14th StNew York, NY 10003

Tel: (212) 979-4000


Dr. Sidney Mandelbaum, MD	Dr James Maisel, MD	Dr. Stephen M Kronenberg, MD	Dr. Steven Vale, MD
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.4 (32 Ratings)	4.9 (602 Ratings)	4.2 (5 Ratings)	4 (59 Ratings)
50 Years of Experience		49 Years of Experience	38 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Arabic	Speaks English, Italian	Speaks English	Speaks English
New York , NY	Hicksville , NY	New York , NY	Scranton , PA
Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine		Med School: Universite Libre De Bruxelles Faculte De Medecine	Med School: Medical College Of Pennsylvania
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Ophthalmology

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

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Lac Usc Medical Center

Medical School

Yale University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1976

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