Summary

Dr. Basil Pakeman is an experienced ophthalmologist and plastic surgeon who has been practicing medicine for 34 years. He earned his medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and completed his residency at St. Vincents Hospital. Dr. Pakeman specializes in comprehensive eye care with additional expertise in plastic surgery procedures. He is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Pakeman practices at Manhattan Surgical Eye Care in New York, NY, where he focuses on treating complex eye conditions. He has extensive experience managing glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma, and posterior vitreous detachment. His practice includes performing comprehensive eye exams and advanced retinal imaging to diagnose and monitor eye health. Patients consistently rate Dr. Pakeman highly for his care, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 34 years of experience
  • 25 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • St Vincents Hospital
  • 34 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Manhattan Surgical Eye Care

240 E 64th StNew York, NY 10065
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Basil Adrian Pakeman, MDDr. Alexander Rabinovich, MDNetra Eye InstituteDr. Sing Your Li, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
4.6 
34 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish, Russian Speaks English Speaks English
New York , NYBrooklyn , NYSouth Plainfield , NJBellmore , NY
Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Med School: Upstate Medical University Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Basil Adrian Pakeman

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Cigna
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - PPO
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthSmart
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • Molina Healthcare
  • MVP Health Care
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Basil Adrian Pakeman has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Basil Adrian Pakeman has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Eyelid surgery (Blepharoplasty)
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

St Vincents Hospital

Medical School

Rutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolGraduated in 1992

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Basil Pakeman speak?
Dr. Basil Pakeman speaks Spanish and English.
Does Dr. Basil Pakeman accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Basil Pakeman has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Basil Pakeman accept my insurance?
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Basil Pakeman?
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Where is Dr. Basil Pakeman's office located?
Dr. Basil Pakeman's office is located at 240 E 64th St, New York, NY, 10065.

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