Summary

Dr. Edward Baron is an ophthalmologist with 43 years of experience treating eye conditions and vision problems. He earned his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed his residency training at Greenwich Hospital and Lincoln Medical Mental Health Center, focusing on both ophthalmology and internal medicine. Dr. Baron is board-certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology and provides care in English.

Dr. Baron practices at SightMD locations in Bay Shore and Rockville Centre, New York, and maintains hospital privileges at Garden City Hospital. He specializes in neuro-ophthalmology, which involves treating vision problems related to the nervous system. His practice includes comprehensive vision tests, visual field testing to check peripheral vision, and tonometry to measure eye pressure. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.6 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 43 years of experience
  • 50 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Greenwich Hospital
  • 42 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr Edward Baron has 2 locations

SightMD

375 E Main St Ste 24Bay Shore, NY 11706
Mon8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed

SightMD

220 Maple AveRockville Centre, NY 11570
Mon9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 1:00 pm
SunClosed

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.6 
3.9 
4.9 
4.4 
43 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience 47 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Italian Speaks English
Bay Shore , NYBellmore , NYHicksville , NYNew York , 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
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr Edward Baron

  • 1199SEIU
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • CenterLight Healthcare
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Elderplan
  • Elderplan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • GEHA
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • MVP Health Care - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Superior Vision
  • Superior Vision - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford - HMO
  • US Family Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr Edward Baron has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr Edward Baron has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Plastic Surgery (Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery)
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

Dr Edward Baron holds an expired medical license in the state of New York. They are board certified in Ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of New York that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Greenwich Hospital and Lincoln Med Mntl Hlth Ctr, Ophthalmology; Greenwich Hosp, Internal Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine in 1983 and Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny in 1983.

NPI Number

Dr Baron's NPI number is 1699770586.

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Dr Edward Baron's office is located at 375 E Main St Ste 24, Bay Shore, NY, 11706.
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What languages does Dr Edward Baron speak?
Dr Edward Baron speaks English.
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