Summary

Dr. Howard Distelman is an ophthalmologist with 44 years of experience treating eye conditions and performing vision-saving procedures. He earned his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at SUNY. Dr. Distelman is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Distelman practices at Middlesex Hospital and maintains locations in Guilford and East Haven, Connecticut. He specializes in treating cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, and glaucoma. His expertise includes cataract surgery, intraocular lens implant procedures, and retinal imaging. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 44 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Suny
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Howard Lee Distelman has 4 locations

Shoreline Eye Association

515 Boston StGuilford, CT 06437
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Shoreline Eye Associates Pc

610 Foxon RdEast Haven, CT 06513
Mon9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Middlesex Hospital

28 Crescent StMiddletown, CT 06457

Guilford Surgery Center Llc

246 GOOSE LN STE 203GUILFORD, CT 06437
Mon7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Howard Lee Distelman, MDDr. Edward Anthony Pulice, MDDr. Omar Siddique Faridi, MDDr. Kristy Gail Mascarenhas, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
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4.6 
3.8 
4.5 
4.8 
44 Years of Experience 50 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, French, Italian, English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, Polish
Guilford , CTMilford , CTMilford , CTMiddletown , CT
Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: New York University School Of Medicine Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine Med School: New York University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Howard Lee Distelman

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Howard Lee Distelman has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Howard Lee Distelman has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lens Implants (Intraocular Lens Implantation)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

44 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Connecticut, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Suny

Medical School

Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of MedicineGraduated in 1982

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Dr. Howard Distelman is affiliated with Middlesex Hospital.
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Dr. Howard Distelman's office is located at 515 Boston St, Guilford, CT, 06437.
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