Summary

Dr. Laura Hirschfeld is an ophthalmologist with three decades of experience caring for patients with eye conditions and vision concerns. She earned her medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed her residency training at both Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital and Lenox Hill Hospital in New York. Dr. Hirschfeld is board certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology and speaks English with her patients.

Dr. Hirschfeld practices at Newton Medical Center in Newton, New Jersey. She specializes in treating cataracts and providing contact lens fittings for patients who need vision correction. Her expertise includes performing comprehensive eye exams and advanced imaging procedures like retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to diagnose eye conditions. Patients rate Dr. Hirschfeld highly for her care, giving her an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 30 years of experience
  • 31 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital
  • 97 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

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

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Eye Physicians of Sussex County

183 High St Ste 2200Newton, NJ 07860
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Laura A. Hirschfeld, MDDr. Steven Vale, MDDr. Saikumar GandapodiDr. Ronald Andrew Serniuk, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.9 
30 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Newton , NJScranton , PASouth Plainfield , NJNewton , NJ
Med School: Harvard University Med School: Medical College Of Pennsylvania
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Laura A. Hirschfeld

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199SEIU
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - POS
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • EmblemHealth
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - POS
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Laura A. Hirschfeld has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Laura A. Hirschfeld has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Corneal Diseases
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Refractive Surgical Procedures
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

Laura A. Hirschfeld is board certified in Ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital and Lenox Hill Hospital in New York.

Medical School

Graduated from Harvard University and New York University School of Medicine in 1996.

NPI Number

Laura A. Hirschfeld's NPI number is 1376577445.

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What languages does Laura Hirschfeld speak?
Laura Hirschfeld speaks English.
Which hospitals is Laura Hirschfeld affiliated with?
Laura Hirschfeld is affiliated with Newton Medical Center.
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