Summary

Dr. Paul Garfinkle specializes in ophthalmology, bringing over three decades of experience to eye care. He earned his medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and completed his residency training at Abington Memorial Hospital. Dr. Garfinkle speaks English and has dedicated 33 years to helping patients preserve and restore their vision.

Dr. Garfinkle practices at multiple Ohio Eye Alliance locations throughout Alliance, Canton, and Canfield, Ohio, and maintains hospital privileges at Aultman Alliance Community Hospital. He focuses on treating cataracts, posterior capsule opacity, and iritis. His surgical expertise includes cataract surgery and intraocular lens implant procedures, along with YAG laser capsulotomy for post-surgical complications. Patients have given him an average rating of 2.8 out of 5 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.8
  • 33 years of experience
  • 66 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Abington Memorial Hospital
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Paul Andrew Garfinkle has 5 locations

Ohio Eye Alliance

985 S Sawburg AveAlliance, OH 44601
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Ohio Eye Alliance

4469 Fulton Dr NW Ste 100Canton, OH 44718
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Ohio Eye Alliance

3645 Stutz Dr Ste BCanfield, OH 44406
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Vista Surgical Center

4319 Executive Cir NWCanton, OH 44718
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

Surgery Alliance Ltd

975 S Sawburg AveAlliance, OH 44601
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Paul Andrew Garfinkle, MDDr. Marc Franklin Jones VIII, MDDr. Sarah Beth Smith, MDDr. Thomas Alan Repko, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
2.8 
4.8 
33 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
Alliance , OHStow , OHYoungstown , OHAkron , OH
Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Paul Andrew Garfinkle

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aflac
  • Ambetter
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicaid
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicare
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Anthem Blue Cross - PPO
  • Aultcare
  • Aultcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Buckeye Health Plan
  • Buckeye Health Plan - Medicaid
  • Buckeye Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Buckeye Health Plan - Medicare
  • CareSource
  • CareSource - HMO
  • CareSource - Medicaid
  • CareSource - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CareSource - Medicare
  • CareSource - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Cenpatico
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Devoted Health
  • Devoted Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Plus
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicaid
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Ohio Health Choice
  • Optum Health
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • SummaCare
  • SummaCare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Valor Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Paul Andrew Garfinkle has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Paul Andrew Garfinkle has the following 11 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

Dr. Paul Andrew Garfinkle holds an active medical license in the state of Ohio.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Ohio that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Abington Memorial Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University in 1993.

NPI Number

Dr. Garfinkle's NPI number is 1144297060.

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