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34 Ratings with 34 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
- 34 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 | |||
| 14 Years of Experience | |||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | |||
| Toms River , NJ | Manalapan , NJ | Toms River , NJ | Neptune City , NJ |
| Med School: New England College of Optometry | |||
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Certifications, License, & Education
14 Years Experience
Neal Athwal holds an active medical license in the state of New Jersey.
Medical License
Doctor Of Optometry with an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Low Vision Clinic at Perkin's School for the Blind, Dimock Community Health Center in 2017, Veteran's Association Hospital in 2017, and Codman Square Community Health Center in 2016.
Medical School
Graduated from New England College of Optometry in 2017 and Lehigh University in 2012.
NPI Number
Neal Athwal's NPI number is 1295222511.
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- Neal Athwal speaks English.
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- Neal Athwal's office is located at 14 Mule Rd Ste 1, Toms River, NJ, 08755.
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