Summary

Dr. Umberto Albanese specializes in ophthalmology, focusing on comprehensive eye care and vision health. He earned his medical degree from Universita Degli Studi Di Bologna Scuola Di Medicina E Chirurgia and completed his residency training at Kaleida Health System. With over five decades of practice, Dr. Albanese has built extensive expertise in treating complex eye conditions.

Dr. Albanese practices at Buffalo Va Medical Center in Buffalo, New York. He treats patients with diabetic retinopathy, helping preserve vision in those with diabetes-related eye complications. His expertise extends to managing vitreous hemorrhage and iritis, conditions that can significantly impact sight. Dr. Albanese performs advanced procedures including optical coherence tomography for detailed retinal imaging and specialized retinal detachment surgery. Patients consistently rate him highly, giving him an average score of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.8
  • 51 years of experience
  • 2 insurance plans accepted
  • Kaleida Health System
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Dr. Umberto Albanese

3495 Bailey AveBuffalo, NY 14215

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOptometry
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.8 
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51 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Buffalo , NYBellmore , NYBellmore , NYBuffalo , NY
Med School: Universita Degli Studi Di Bologna Scuola Di Medicina E Chirurgia Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Umberto Albanese

  • Independent Health
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Umberto Albanese has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Umberto Albanese has the following 11 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

51 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Kaleida Health System

Medical School

Universita Degli Studi Di Bologna Scuola Di Medicina E ChirurgiaGraduated in 1975

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Dr. Umberto Albanese is affiliated with Buffalo Va Medical Center.
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