Summary

Dr. Alberto Distefano is an ophthalmologist who has been practicing for 15 years, focusing on comprehensive eye care and vision health. He earned his medical degree from New York Medical College and completed his internship at North Shore University Hospital-Manhasset in 2012, followed by his residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in 2015. His extensive training has equipped him with the expertise to diagnose and treat a wide range of eye conditions.

Dr. Distefano practices at two locations in New York, NY, providing convenient access to patients throughout the city. He specializes in treating drooping eyelids, ptosis, and styes and chalazia, helping patients address both functional and cosmetic eye concerns. His practice includes performing vision tests, visual field testing, and tonometry to monitor eye health and detect potential problems early. Patients consistently rate him highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 15 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • Mount Sinai Hospital
  • 10 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Alberto Distefano has 2 locations

Dr. Alberto Distefano

17 E 102nd St Fl WestNew York, NY 10029

Dr. Alberto Distefano

310 E 14th St # 319New York, NY 10003

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Dr. Alberto Distefano, MDDr. Alexander Rabinovich, MDDr. George Tung, MDDr James Maisel, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.6 
3.9 
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15 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish, Russian Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Italian
New York , NYBrooklyn , NYBellmore , NYHicksville , NY
Med School: New York Medical College Med School: Upstate Medical University Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Alberto Distefano

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199 SEIU
  • 32BJ Health Fund
  • AETNA - Commercial
  • AETNA - Medicare
  • Amidacare Medicaid
  • Anthem/Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - Commercial
  • Anthem/Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - HealthPlus Medicaid
  • Centivo
  • CIGNA Healthcare
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth - GHI-PPO
  • EmblemHealth - HIP
  • EmblemHealth - HIP-Medicaid
  • EmblemHealth - HIP-Medicare
  • Fidelis Health Care
  • HealthFirst Medicaid
  • HealthFirst Medicare
  • Horizon NJ
  • Magnacare-Health Care
  • Medicare - NJ
  • Medicare - NY
  • Metroplus
  • Multiplan PHCS
  • NJ Medicaid
  • NY Medicaid
  • Oscar
  • Oxford - Freedom and Liberty
  • United Health Care - Commercial
  • United Health Care - Empire Plan
  • United Health Care - Oxford Care

Medical Specialties

Dr. Alberto Distefano has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Alberto Distefano has the following 11 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

15 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2024, Inactive
Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Mount Sinai Hospital2015

Internship

North Shore University Hospital-Manhasset2012

Medical School

New York Medical CollegeGraduated in 2011

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Dr. Alberto Distefano's office is located at 17 E 102nd St Fl West, New York, NY, 10029.

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