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

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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Brooklyn , NYScranton , PANew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Bronx, New York Med School: Medical College Of Pennsylvania Med School: Northeast Ohio Medical University Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
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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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