Summary

Dr. Thomas Elmer Jr. is an ophthalmologist who has dedicated nearly three decades to caring for patients with eye conditions and vision problems. He earned his medical degree from the Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences at the University of Buffalo and completed his residency training at LSU Health Sciences. With 29 years of experience in the field, Dr. Elmer has developed extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating various eye disorders. He provides care in English to patients throughout the region.

Dr. Elmer practices at Fichte, Endl, & Elmer Eyecare in Amherst, New York, and maintains hospital privileges at Mount Saint Marys Hospital In Health Center. His clinical focus includes treating cataracts, which cloud the eye's natural lens and affect vision clarity. He also addresses astigmatism, a common condition that causes blurred vision due to an irregularly shaped cornea. Dr. Elmer performs cataract surgery to restore clear vision and offers LASIK surgery for vision correction. Patients rate him 3.0 out of 5 stars on average.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3
  • 29 years of experience
  • 32 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Lsu Health Sciences
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Fichte, Endl, & Elmer Eyecare

2825 Niagara Falls Blvd Ste 130Amherst, NY 14228
Mon8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wed9:15 am - 5:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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29 Years of Experience 47 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Amherst , NYNew York , NYBellmore , NYBuffalo , NY
Med School: Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College Med School: Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Thomas Elmer Jr. M.d.

  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Independent Health
  • Independent Health - HMO
  • Independent Health - Medicare
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Univera Healthcare
  • Univera Healthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Thomas Elmer Jr. M.d. has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Thomas Elmer Jr. M.d. has the following 10 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

Thomas Elmer Jr. M.d. 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 Lsu Health Sciences.

Medical School

Graduated from Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo in 1997.

NPI Number

Thomas Elmer Jr. M.d.'s NPI number is 1255335907.

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Thomas Elmer Jr. M.d.'s office is located at 2825 Niagara Falls Blvd Ste 130, Amherst, NY, 14228.

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