Summary

Dr. Ligaya Prystowsky is an ophthalmologist with 45 years of experience caring for patients with eye conditions and vision concerns. She earned her medical degree from the University of the East/Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center College of Medicine and completed her residency at UMDNJ. Her extensive career has given her deep expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of eye disorders. Dr. Prystowsky is fluent in English and Italian, allowing her to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Prystowsky practices at multiple locations including Carewell Health Medical Center in East Orange and Saint Marys General Hospital in Passaic, with her primary office in Nutley, New Jersey. She specializes in treating glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma, and cataracts, two of the most common serious eye conditions affecting adults. Her practice focuses on comprehensive eye care through dilated eye exams and vision testing to help preserve and protect her patients' sight. Patients have given her an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.8
  • 45 years of experience
  • 34 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Italian
  • Umdnj
  • 5 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Ligaya Prystowsky has 3 locations

Prystowsky Ligaya Office

665 Franklin AveNutley, NJ 07110
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Carewell Health Medical Center

300 Central AveEast Orange, NJ 07018

Saint Marys General Hospital

350 BoulevardPassaic, NJ 07055

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Dr. Ligaya Prystowsky, MDDr. Steven Vale, MDDr. Alexander Rabinovich, MDDr. Kyle Davis Kovacs, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.8 
4.6 
45 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Italian Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, Russian Speaks English
Nutley , NJScranton , PABrooklyn , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Univ Of The East/Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center College Of Med Med School: Medical College Of Pennsylvania Med School: Upstate Medical University Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ligaya Prystowsky

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Braven Health (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Clover Health
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Culinary Health Fund
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - HMO
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Humana
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ligaya Prystowsky has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ligaya Prystowsky has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

45 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New Jersey, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Umdnj

Medical School

Univ Of The East/Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center College Of MedGraduated in 1981

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What languages does Dr. Ligaya Prystowsky speak?
Dr. Ligaya Prystowsky speaks English and Italian.
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