Summary

Dr. Joseph Podhorzer is an ophthalmologist who has dedicated 35 years to caring for patients with eye conditions and vision concerns. He earned his medical degree in Bronx, New York, and completed his residency training in New York in 1995. Dr. Podhorzer speaks English, Polish, Russian, and Spanish, allowing him to communicate effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Podhorzer practices at Interfaith Medical Center and maintains his office in Brooklyn, New York. He specializes in treating cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic eye disease. His expertise includes performing retinal imaging, optical coherence tomography, and ophthalmoscopy to diagnose and monitor various eye conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their confidence in his care.

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Quick Facts

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

Patients’ Perspective

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

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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35 Years of Experience 49 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Polish, Russian, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Arabic, English
Brooklyn , NYNew York , NYScranton , PABrooklyn , NY
Med School: Bronx, New York Med School: Universite Libre De Bruxelles Faculte De Medecine Med School: Medical College Of Pennsylvania Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College In Qatar
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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

Completed their residency at New York, NY in 1995.

Medical School

Graduated from Bronx, New York in 1991.

NPI Number

Dr. Podhorzer's NPI number is 1073515847.

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