Dr. David C. Ritterband, MD | New York, NY | Ophthalmology

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Dr. David Ritterband is an ophthalmologist who has dedicated 36 years to caring for patients with eye and vision conditions. He earned his medical degree from New York Medical College and completed his residency training at St. Vincent's Hospital. His extensive experience spans more than three decades of specialized eye care. Dr. Ritterband speaks English with his patients.

Dr. Ritterband practices at Northwell Health Physician Partners Ophthalmology in New York, NY, and maintains an affiliation with New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai. He specializes in treating cataracts, posterior vitreous detachment, and astigmatism. His expertise includes performing dilated eye exams and retinal imaging to diagnose eye conditions, as well as intraocular lens implant procedures to restore clear vision. Patients have given Dr. Ritterband an average rating of 4.0.

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accepting new patients
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31 Ratings
36 years of experience
30 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
St Vincents Hospital
10 written reviews
2 specialties
12 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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Awesome. Caring, thoughtful and highly competent. He was the second Dr who operated on my eye and the follow is amazing. Highly recomend him for complex eye procedures

October 7th, 2022

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Dr. Ritterband cared for me during months of an eye emergency. He was compassionate , skilled , and support. His medical prowess was evident. He a top physician in his specialization.

September 13th, 2017

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Dr Ritterband is a very knowledgeable in his field he's a compassionate doctor He listens to your concerns, is very patient.

August 22nd, 2017

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The best

July 7th, 2017

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I had two surgeries with this doctor. He is highly skilled, his office staff is a disaster, the hospital is dirty and mismanaged. His practice is very busy and you feel like you are on a production line.

May 5th, 2017

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Dr. Ritterband was hospitable and patient. He took interest in getting to know me as an individual not just my case. He was engaging and informative regarding the information concerning my situation.

September 24th, 2016

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He is an amazing Doctor and true gift to his profession. he has a great personaility and is extremely knowledgable and confident. he saved my sons eye after a terrible injury

February 5th, 2016

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Dr. Ritterband saved my eyesight and my baseball career I will forever be grateful. I had a very unique case at a young age and I am glad he was able to teach young doctors at the same time he saved my eye

November 24th, 2015

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Very arrogant doctor who prefers to jump to the diagnosis and judge right off the start. He talked about me in front of his intern as though I wasn't there.

April 11th, 2015

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Dr. Ritterband displayed poor bedside manner the moment he came into the exam room. I could not finish two sentences without him interrupting. That was not the worst part. He was making some very biased, snide comments about me to his intern while I was still in the room. I am a doctor myself and never treat pts this way. Poor listener, too quick to jump to conclusion.

August 1st, 2012

Northwell Health Physician Partners Ophthalmology at MEETH

210 E 64th StNew York, NY 10065

Tel: (212) 702-7300


Dr. David C. Ritterband, MD	Dr. Steven Vale, MD	Dr. Alexander Rabinovich, MD	Dr. Craig Jon Moskowitz, MD, FRCSC
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4 (31 Ratings)	4 (59 Ratings)	4.6 (7 Ratings)	4.7 (18 Ratings)
36 Years of Experience	38 Years of Experience	22 Years of Experience	26 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish, Russian	Speaks English, French
New York , NY	Scranton , PA	Brooklyn , NY	New York , NY
Med School: New York Medical College	Med School: Medical College Of Pennsylvania	Med School: Upstate Medical University	Med School: Northeast Ohio Medical University
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Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

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St Vincents Hospital

Medical School

New York Medical CollegeGraduated in 1990

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What languages does Dr. David Ritterband speak?: Dr. David Ritterband speaks English.
Where is Dr. David Ritterband's office located?: Dr. David Ritterband's office is located at 210 E 64th St, New York, NY, 10065.
Does Dr. David Ritterband accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. David Ritterband accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. David Ritterband affiliated with?: Dr. David Ritterband is affiliated with New York Eye And Ear Infirmary Of Mount Sinai.
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