Dr. Neelofar Ghaznawi, MD | Elmhurst, NY | Ophthalmologist

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Dr. Neelofar Ghaznawi is an ophthalmologist who specializes in eye care and also has expertise in internal medicine. She earned her medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed her ophthalmology residency at New York University in 2009. Dr. Ghaznawi further advanced her training with a fellowship in cornea and external disease at the prestigious Wills Eye Institute in 2010. With 21 years of experience in medicine, she is fluent in Spanish and Chinese.

Dr. Ghaznawi practices at several locations throughout Elmhurst and Jamaica, New York, with affiliations at Elmhurst Hospital Center, New York City Health and Hospitals Queens, and Jamaica Hospital Medical Center. She treats patients with cataracts, retinal detachment, and glaucoma. Her practice includes performing retinal imaging, comprehensive dilated eye exams, and optical coherence tomography to diagnose and monitor eye conditions. Patients have given Dr. Ghaznawi an average rating of 4.0.

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accepting new patients
4

21 Ratings
21 years of experience
speaks Spanish, Chinese
Wills Eye Institute in Cornea and External Disease
8 written reviews
2 specialties
11 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
3 hospital affiliations
5 office locations
Female

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Dr. Neelofar Ghaznawi is truly the best eye doctor in town! She is exceptionally polite, extremely honest, and approaches every case with intelligence and care. Her professionalism, deep knowledge, and gentle demeanor instantly put patients at ease. I highly recommend Dr. Ghaznawi to anyone seeking expert and trustworthy eye care. You’ll be in excellent hands!

May 1st, 2025

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Brand new office located on Queens Boulevard in Elmhurst. Friendly staff and low wait time. The doctor herself was a good listener and explained everything in laymen’s terms. Highly recommended!

December 15th, 2021

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Very patient and detail oriented. Would def recommend

August 3rd, 2018

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She knows her job. Very kind and friendly. She is fantastic doctor.

April 13th, 2016

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AFTER A HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE WITH ANOTHER DOCTOR I CAME TO THIS DOCTOR FOR MY SON'S OPTHAMALOGY APPT. SHE WAS PATIENT, KIND & HAD A GREAT BEDSIDE MANNER. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER.

July 23rd, 2013

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The office can certainly use a facelift, and sometimes can be a madhouse, but Dr. Ghaznawi and the technicians are fantastic.

July 20th, 2013

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Neelofar was just great. She was so kind, and her bedside manner make me feel completely comfortable. Plus, she really knows her stuff.

March 27th, 2013

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she knows her job, very accurately and friendly. I recommend her to all people who wants to see a brighter world.

March 26th, 2013

Focus Eye Care & Surgery

8626 Queens BlvdElmhurst, NY 11373

Tel: (929) 202-7333

Mon8:30 am - 6:00 pm

Tue8:30 am - 6:00 pm

Wed8:30 am - 6:00 pm

Thu8:30 am - 6:00 pm

Fri8:30 am - 6:00 pm

Sat8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Elmhurst Hospital Center

7901 BroadwayElmhurst, NY 11373

Tel: (718) 334-4000

Focus Eye Care & Surgery

14846 HILLSIDE AVEJAMAICA, NY 11435

Tel: (929) 202-7333

Mon8:30 am - 6:00 pm

Tue8:30 am - 6:00 pm

Wed8:30 am - 6:00 pm

Thu8:30 am - 6:00 pm

Fri8:30 am - 6:00 pm

Sat8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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New York City Health And Hospitals Queens

8268 164th StJamaica, NY 11432

Tel: (718) 883-3000

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

8900 Van Wyck ExpyJamaica, NY 11418

Tel: (718) 206-6000


Dr. Neelofar Ghaznawi, MD	Dr. George Tung, MD	Dr. Saikumar Gandapodi	Dr James Maisel, MD
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4 (21 Ratings)	3.9 (26 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.9 (602 Ratings)
21 Years of Experience	43 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Chinese	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English, Italian
Elmhurst , NY	Bellmore , NY	South Plainfield , NJ	Hicksville , NY
Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine	Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Blindness
Cataract
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Retinopathy
Eye Exam
Eye Pain
Glaucoma
Internal Medicine
Lasik Surgery
Macular Degeneration
Vision Issues

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Wills Eye Institute in Cornea and External Disease2010

Residency

New York University in Ophthalmology2009

Medical School

Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of MedicineGraduated in 2005

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