Summary

Dr. Howard Tanenbaum specializes in ophthalmology, bringing 65 years of dedicated experience to eye care. He earned his medical degree from McGill University Faculty of Medicine and is fluent in both English and Spanish to better serve his patients.

Dr. Tanenbaum practices at Retina Consultants in Slingerlands, New York, and is affiliated with Samaritan Hospital Albany Memorial Campus. His expertise includes treating retinal detachment, age-related macular degeneration, and cataracts. He performs comprehensive eye exams, optical coherence tomography, and retinal imaging to diagnose and monitor eye conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 65 years of experience
  • 12 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Mcgill University
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Retina Consultants

1220 New Scotland Rd Ste 201Slingerlands, NY 12159
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Howard Leon Tanenbaum, MDDr. George Tung, MDDr. Sandra C Belmont, ODDr. Sing Your Li, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.2 
3.9 
4.4 
65 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience 47 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
Slingerlands , NYBellmore , NYNew York , NYBellmore , NY
Med School: Mcgill University Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Howard Leon Tanenbaum

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CDPHP
  • CDPHP - HMO
  • EmblemHealth - HMO
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • MVP Health Care
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Howard Leon Tanenbaum has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Howard Leon Tanenbaum has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Edema
  • Eye Diseases
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Other
  • Retinal Disorders
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

65 Years Experience

Dr. Howard Leon Tanenbaum 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 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Mcgill University and Mc Gill Univ Fac Of Med in 1961.

NPI Number

Dr. Tanenbaum's NPI number is 1215956792.

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What languages does Dr. Howard Tanenbaum speak?
Dr. Howard Tanenbaum speaks English and Spanish.
Where is Dr. Howard Tanenbaum's office located?
Dr. Howard Tanenbaum's office is located at 1220 New Scotland Rd Ste 201, Slingerlands, NY, 12159.

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