Summary

Dr. Joseph Podhorzer is an ophthalmologist who has dedicated 35 years to caring for patients with eye conditions and vision problems. He completed his medical training in Bronx, New York, and finished his residency in New York, NY in 1995. His extensive experience has made him skilled in treating a wide range of eye health issues. Dr. Podhorzer speaks Spanish, Russian, Polish, and English, allowing him to connect with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Podhorzer practices at Interfaith Medical Center and sees patients in Brooklyn, NY. He specializes in treating cataracts, diabetic eye disease, and diabetic retinopathy. His expertise includes performing retinal imaging, optical coherence tomography, and comprehensive eye examinations to diagnose and monitor various eye conditions. Patients consistently rate him highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 35 years of experience
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Russian, Polish, English
  • New York, NY
  • 1 specialty
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD PLLC

2025 Kings Hwy Fl 2Brooklyn, NY 11229
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
ThuClosed
Fri10:00 am - 3:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Joseph Richard Podhorzer, MDDr. Craig Jon Moskowitz, MD, FRCSCDr. Stephen M Kronenberg, MDDr. Brian Peter Marr, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.7 
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35 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience 49 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, Russian, Polish, English Speaks English, French Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Brooklyn , NYNew York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Bronx, New York Med School: Northeast Ohio Medical University Med School: Universite Libre De Bruxelles Faculte De Medecine Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joseph Richard Podhorzer

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • CenterLight Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - PPO
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • MetroPlus Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joseph Richard Podhorzer has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joseph Richard Podhorzer has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Eye Disease (Diabetic Retinopathy)
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Retina Surgery
  • Retinal Disorders
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

35 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

New York, NY1995

Medical School

Bronx, New YorkGraduated in 1991

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Dr. Joseph Podhorzer's office is located at 2025 Kings Hwy Fl 2, Brooklyn, NY, 11229.
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