Dr. Barry Glenn Chaiken, MD

I had been a patient of DR. Chaikin for several years before he recommended cataract surgery. He told me I would need reading glasses after the surgery;. He knew or should have known that I was already using reading glasses . He did not tell me how much much stronger the reading glasses would be after the procedure. The difference was significant, and remains consistent reminder of Dr. Chaikins cavalier manner. It gets worse. . When he did. the second eye. I felt the instrument on the eyed I started to scream .The anathesiolgoist had left the room. Dr. Chaikin was then screaming at me to not move. I now have multiple vision problems for which there Isi no remedy Hi is so arrogant that when one sits in the waiting room one is treated to a video of the great dr. himself ms This procedure was a few years ago and finally a very good opthamologist admitted to me that the cataract surgery was the cause of many of my problems today

I have been a patient of Dr. Chaiken for several years, but no longer! In his effort to maximize revenue by seeing as many patients as possible, and his arrogance in not listening to patients describe what they are seeing and their pre-existing conditions, he performed surgery on me without referring me to a specialist first and complications from his surgery left me almost blind just a few days afterward. I would advise any patients to get a second opinion before proceeding with any surgery.

I would recommend Dr. Chaiken very highly. His staff is extremely attentive and courteous .The doctor is very thorough and cares about his patients.

Dr. Chaiken was recommended by my internist. I asked him who was the "best" eye surgeon / opthomologist in the city. In the 10 years I have been going to Dr. Chaiken, he has performed Lasik surgery (20/20 still!), treated me for dry eye condition; eye infections and, most recently, glaucoma. But aside from this, he has helped me 1) control my rosacea; 2) recommend the best vitamins to use; I could go on. He is a great guy in addition to being the best eye doctor in NYC. You will be extremely happy with his care and his expertise.