Dr. John M. Engel, MD | East Brunswick, NJ | Ophthalmology

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Dr. John Engel is an ophthalmologist who has dedicated four decades to caring for patients with vision and eye health needs. He earned his medical degree from Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. His extensive experience spans 40 years of practice, providing comprehensive eye care services. Dr. Engel communicates with patients in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Engel practices at The Children's Hospital At Saint Peters in New Brunswick and maintains locations in East Brunswick, New Jersey. He specializes in treating common vision problems including crossed eyes, farsightedness, and astigmatism. His clinical expertise includes performing comprehensive eye examinations, retinal imaging, and dilated eye exams to diagnose and monitor eye conditions. Patients have given Dr. Engel an average rating of 4.1 on Vitals.

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24 Ratings
40 years of experience
18 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
7 written reviews
1 specialty
10 areas of expertise
1 board certification
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2 office locations
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As an adult whose eyes began to cross a few years ago, and whose vision was becoming impaired I was very nervous about having eye surgery. Dr. Engel was incredible. He was very thoughtful, polite and understanding of my concerns and reassured me my vision would get better. My surgery was successful and I am so grateful to Dr. Engel. He is a spectacular doctor and I would recommend him to anyone who is having a problem. He actually operated on my son when he was five years old. That was twenty-four years ago, and he has not had a problem with his eyes since.

April 22nd, 2019

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Almost ten years ago when I was 13, I began getting unexplained headaches and double vision. My eye began to turn inwards and I became cross eyed. Doctors couldn't explain it and I was misdiagnosed several times. Finally, Dr. Engel was able to uncover the mystery illness- I had a rare condition called IIH that was putting pressure on my optic nerve. He right away had me sent to Robert Wood Johnson to have a procedure done to fix it. My eyesight returned to normal immediately afterward. Extremely experienced. Would recommend.

November 14th, 2017

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This was my first time here for my 6 year old daughter. The front end staff was nice. The technician was horrible. For being a pediatric office, the technician or the female doctor (Dr. Rousta) were not very kid friendly and didn't really make the child feel comfortable. I would not take my child there again.

March 17th, 2016

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Dr John M.Engel litteraly saved my life. He is the best best best!!!! I have been so many great doctors but nobody helped other than Dr. John M Engel,MD Thank you THANK YOU!!!

May 4th, 2014

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The office staff was very nice. Dr. Engle handled the exam part well. However, when I raised my concern about complaints from my daughter...Dr. Engle blew me off & dismissed my daughter's complaints as drama and walked out of the room. I was very disappointed, to say the least.

September 11th, 2013

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The best in his field, great bedside manor without a doubt. Our family was blessed to have had him restore our daughter's vision at the delicate age of 2 she is about to be 18 and all is well. We have nothing but praises for him and all of his efforts.

July 20th, 2012

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He is Wonderful

October 21st, 2009

University Childrens Eye Center Pc

4 Cornwall CtEast Brunswick, NJ 08816

Tel: (732) 613-9191

Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

The Childrens Hospital At Saint Peters

254 Easton AveNew Brunswick, NJ 08901

Tel: (732) 565-5437


Dr. John Mark Engel, MD	Dr. Steven Vale, MD	Netra Eye Institute	Dr. Saikumar Gandapodi
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.1 (24 Ratings)	4 (59 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
40 Years of Experience	38 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
East Brunswick , NJ	Scranton , PA	South Plainfield , NJ	South Plainfield , NJ
Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine	Med School: Medical College Of Pennsylvania
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New Jersey, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

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Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Medical School

Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of MedicineGraduated in 1986

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Which hospitals is Dr. John Engel affiliated with?: Dr. John Engel is affiliated with The Childrens Hospital At Saint Peters.

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