Kathleen Van Valkenburg, MD

Dr. Kathleen Van Valkenburg is an ophthalmologist with nearly five decades of experience caring for patients with eye conditions and vision concerns. She earned her medical degree from New York University Medical School and completed her residency training at both Overlook Hospital University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1988 and North Shore University Hospital in 1991. Dr. Van Valkenburg became board certified in ophthalmology through the American Board of Ophthalmology in 1992. She provides care to patients in English.

Dr. Van Valkenberg practices at SightMD in Garden City, New York, and maintains hospital privileges at NYU Langone Hospital Long Island. She specializes in treating cataracts and performing cataract surgery to help patients restore clear vision. Her practice also focuses on managing blepharitis, a common eyelid condition that can cause irritation and discomfort. Patients can expect comprehensive eye exams, retinal imaging to assess eye health, and dilated eye …exams for thorough evaluation of the retina and optic nerve. She maintains an average patient rating of 4.8 out of 5.