Dr. Sidney Mandelbaum, MD | New York, NY | Ophthalmologist

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With 50 years in ophthalmology, Dr. Sidney Mandelbaum treats cataracts and age-related macular degeneration, and performs eye exams, optical coherence tomography, and retinal imaging. He is affiliated with New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai.

Dr. Mandelbaum earned his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine and completed his residency at LAC USC Medical Center. He sees patients in New York, NY, and speaks Arabic and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Mandelbaum 4.44 out of 5.

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accepting new patients
4.4

32 Ratings
50 years of experience
25 insurance plans accepted
speaks Arabic, Spanish
Lac Usc Medical Center
12 written reviews
1 specialty
10 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

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

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Dr. Mandelbaum's Ratings and Reviews

4.4

32 Ratings with 12 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 16 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (17) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
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Spent time with me: (17) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (16) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
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The doctor was very professional and you felt comfortable putting yourself in his hands for surgery. The office staff was very pleasant too.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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June 26th, 2019

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Attentive thorough care by doctor and staff.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
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August 4th, 2016

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Dr. Mandrel sum is outstanding in every way.: highly skilled, competent, and a thoroughly decent , like able man. He explains everything thoroughly, and is extra conservative and cautious in his approach. The highest of standards..

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

September 23rd, 2015

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Don't bother. Dr. Mandelbaum doesn't car about anything except his convenience and lining his pockets. Avoid at all costs.

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Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

April 29th, 2015

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Very professional-I would refer the Dr. to many of my friends and family. Honest and caring.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

September 24th, 2013

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The Cataract Surgery experience with Dr. Mandelbaum has renewed my faith that skilled, caring, committed, knowledgable Doctors still exist, even in the midst of the current health-care morass. I thought that my late husband was the last great doctor in NY. Now I know that the mantle has been passed. How remarkable that Physicians of Dr. Mandelbaum's mettle are still available to us!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

August 3rd, 2013

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he performed two cataract operations perfectly. he cares and he is a class guy. if you care about your eyes see dr.sid.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

June 6th, 2012

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Dr. Mandelbaum is one of the best and most caring doctors I've ever been to.. Since I'm 78 and have always lived in the city that's a lot of doctors. I was sent to him not only because he's good but also because he's not surgery crazy. I trust him implicitly.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

May 5th, 2012

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Dr. Mandelbaum is a miracle worker. He and his office team demonstrated the highest level of professionalism and patient care. They are all perfectionists. He is the only eye doctor I will ever go to.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

October 24th, 2011

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he is the man for eyes-his response saved my eyesight-he set me in correct direction after 2 misdiagnosis

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

June 9th, 2011

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178 E 71st StNew York, NY 10021

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Dr. Sidney Mandelbaum, MD	Dr. George Tung, MD	Dr. Stephen M Kronenberg, MD	Dr. Sandra C Belmont, OD
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.4 (32 Ratings)	3.9 (26 Ratings)	4.2 (5 Ratings)	4.4 (11 Ratings)
50 Years of Experience	43 Years of Experience	49 Years of Experience	47 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Arabic, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English
New York , NY	Bellmore , NY	New York , NY	New York , NY
Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine	Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College	Med School: Universite Libre De Bruxelles Faculte De Medecine	Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
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Ophthalmology

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

Dr. Sidney Mandelbaum 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 Lac Usc Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Yale University School Of Medicine in 1976.

NPI Number

Dr. Mandelbaum's NPI number is 1548379431.

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Where is Dr. Sidney Mandelbaum's office located?: Dr. Sidney Mandelbaum's office is located at 178 E 71st St, New York, NY, 10021.
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