Summary

Dr. Karen Allison is an ophthalmologist with 36 years of experience specializing in comprehensive eye care. She earned her medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and completed her residency at SUNY Health Science Center. Dr. Allison is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Allison maintains affiliations with Maimonides Medical Center and Margaret Cochran Corbin VA Campus, with practice locations in Floral Park, New York, Brooklyn, and Rochester. She focuses on treating glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma, and cataracts. Her expertise includes performing comprehensive eye exams, vision tests, and visual field testing to help diagnose and monitor eye conditions. Patients rate her care at 3.7 out of 5 stars on average.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.7
  • 36 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Suny Health Science Center
  • 11 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 6 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Spent time with me
  • Flexible scheduling

Office Locations

Dr. Karen Melaine Allison has 6 locations

Allison Glaucoma Consultant

24836 Jericho TpkeFloral Park, NY 11001
Mon9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 3:00 pm
ThuClosed
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

New York Ophthalmology Associates

162 W 56th St Ste 207New York, NY 10019
Mon9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Va Medical Center Manhattan

423 E 23rd StNew York, NY 10010

Maimonides Medical Center

4802 10th AveBrooklyn, NY 11219

Strong Memorial Hospital

601 Elmwood AveRochester, NY 14642

Flaum Eye Institute Brighton

1701 Lac de Ville BlvdRochester, NY 14618
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. Karen Melaine Allison, MDDr. George Tung, MDDr. Steven Vale, MDDr. Saikumar Gandapodi
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
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3.7 
3.9 
36 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
Floral Park , NYBellmore , NYScranton , PASouth Plainfield , NJ
Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College Med School: Medical College Of Pennsylvania
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Karen Melaine Allison

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Karen Melaine Allison has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Karen Melaine Allison has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lens Implants (Intraocular Lens Implantation)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

Dr. Karen Melaine Allison 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

Residency

Completed their residency at Suny Health Science Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 1990.

NPI Number

Dr. Allison's NPI number is 1588687750.

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Dr. Karen Allison is affiliated with Maimonides Medical Center and Margaret Cochran Corbin Va Campus.
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Dr. Karen Allison's office is located at 24836 Jericho Tpke, Floral Park, NY, 11001.
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