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32 Ratings with 32 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Neal Athwal is a highly skilled and well-rounded optometrist. He is experienced in providing specialty contact lens fittings, treating dry eye, prescribing prism for diplopia, performing pediatric exams, and is able to fulfill any routine eye care needs for patients of all ages, as well. His background in psychology continues to help him today as a healthcare provider in everyday patient interaction, allowing him to better understand each patient’s needs and concerns, and to offer the best and most appropriate care.
During his undergraduate years, he traveled to Spain to study Spanish, making him capable of providing eye exams for Spanish speaking patients. Dr. Athwal also volunteered internationally to help patients in need of eye care, including raising money and collecting eyeglasses to help establish an eye clinic in the remote mountains of Nepal, with help from the Lion's club and the Himalayan Health Care Organization.
He enjoys composing music and playing guitar, as well …as other instruments. In the summer, he enjoys surf boarding and playing tennis. Skiing is his favorite winter sport.
Read More Read less During his undergraduate years, he traveled to Spain to study Spanish, making him capable of providing eye exams for Spanish speaking patients. Dr. Athwal also volunteered internationally to help patients in need of eye care, including raising money and collecting eyeglasses to help establish an eye clinic in the remote mountains of Nepal, with help from the Lion's club and the Himalayan Health Care Organization.
He enjoys composing music and playing guitar, as well …as other instruments. In the summer, he enjoys surf boarding and playing tennis. Skiing is his favorite winter sport.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 14 years of experience
- 20 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Low Vision Clinic at Perkin's School for the Blind
- 32 written reviews
- 1 award
- 1 specialty
- 1 area of expertise
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
SightMD New Jersey
14 Mule Rd Ste 1Toms River, NJ 08755 Tel: (732) 286-0900
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 3:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Optometry | Optometry | Optometry | Optometry |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 14 Years of Experience | 33 Years of Experience | 46 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | |||
| Toms River , NJ | Brick , NJ | Brick , NJ | Manasquan , NJ |
| Med School: New England College of Optometry | Med School: New England College Of Optometry | Med School: Illinois College Of Optometry | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Neal Athwal
Medical Specialties
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Specialty Expertise
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Certifications, License, & Education
14 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Doctor Of Optometry, New Jersey, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Low Vision Clinic at Perkin's School for the Blind
Dimock Community Health Center2017
Veteran's Association Hospital2017
Codman Square Community Health Center2016
Medical School
New England College of OptometryGraduated in 2017
Lehigh UniversityGraduated in 2012
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