Summary

Dr. Christine Coward is an ophthalmologist with 17 years of experience treating eye conditions and vision disorders. She earned her medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed her residency training at Jamaica Hospital. Her practice focuses on comprehensive eye care, helping patients maintain and improve their vision health.

Dr. Coward practices at multiple locations in Rochester, New York, including Strong Memorial Hospital and Rochester Regional Health Ophthalmology Riedman Health Center. She specializes in treating cataracts and glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma. Her expertise includes performing detailed eye exams, retinal imaging, and optical coherence tomography to diagnose and monitor eye conditions. Patients have given her an average rating of 2.6.

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Quick Facts

  • 2.6
  • 17 years of experience
  • 16 insurance plans accepted
  • Jamaica Hospital
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Flexible scheduling

Office Locations

Dr. Christine Elizabeth Coward has 3 locations

Strong Memorial Hospital

601 Elmwood AveRochester, NY 14642

Strong Memorial Hospital

601 Elmwood Ave Fl 5Rochester, NY 14642

Rochester Regional Health Ophthalmology Riedman Health Center

1455 E Ridge RdRochester, NY 14621
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Christine Elizabeth Coward, MDDr. George Tung, MDDr. Sandra C Belmont, ODDr. Sing Your Li, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
2.6 
3.9 
4.4 
17 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience 47 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
Rochester , NYBellmore , NYNew York , NYBellmore , NY
Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Christine Elizabeth Coward

  • 1199SEIU
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CDPHP
  • EmblemHealth
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Humana - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • MVP Health Care
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Christine Elizabeth Coward has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Christine Elizabeth Coward has the following 9 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

17 Years Experience

Dr. Christine Elizabeth Coward holds an active medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Jamaica Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine in 2009.

NPI Number

Dr. Coward's NPI number is 1215294111.

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Dr. Christine Elizabeth Coward's office is located at 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY, 14642.
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