Summary

Dr. Lawrence Zweibel is an ophthalmologist who has dedicated more than five decades to caring for patients with eye conditions. He earned his medical degree from Albany Medical College and brings 54 years of experience to his practice. Dr. Zweibel is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient community.

Dr. Zweibel practices at SightMD in Smithtown, New York, and maintains hospital privileges at Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital. He specializes in treating diabetic eye disease and diabetic retinopathy, conditions that can affect vision in people with diabetes. His expertise also extends to managing posterior vitreous detachment, a common age-related eye condition. Dr. Zweibel performs advanced procedures including retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to diagnose eye problems, as well as anti-VEGF treatments to help preserve vision. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 54 years of experience
  • 18 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Albany Medical College
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Lawrence Charles Zweibel has 2 locations

Sightmd

260 E Main St Ste 201Smithtown, NY 11787
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

SightMD

260 E Main St Ste 201DSmithtown, NY 11787

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
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4.9 
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54 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience 64 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Smithtown , NYBellmore , NYBellmore , NYRiverhead , NY
Med School: Albany Medical College Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College Med School: Yeshiva University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Lawrence Charles Zweibel

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareSource
  • Cigna
  • EmblemHealth - PPO
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Lawrence Charles Zweibel has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Lawrence Charles Zweibel has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • LASIK (Laser In Situ Keratomileusis)
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lens Implants (Intraocular Lens Implantation)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Refractive Surgical Procedures
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

54 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Albany Medical CollegeGraduated in 1972

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Lawrence Zweibel affiliated with?
Dr. Lawrence Zweibel is affiliated with Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital.
Does Dr. Lawrence Zweibel accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Lawrence Zweibel accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. Lawrence Zweibel speak?
Dr. Lawrence Zweibel speaks English and Spanish.
Does Dr. Lawrence Zweibel accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Lawrence Zweibel has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lawrence Zweibel?
You can find contact information for Dr. Lawrence Zweibel here on Vitals.

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