Dr. Phillip J. Calenda | Hawthorne, NY | Ophthalmologist

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Phillip Calenda has practiced ophthalmology for 32 years, treating keratoconjunctivitis sicca, dry eyes, and contact lens infections. They also perform retinal imaging, vision tests, and visual field testing.

Calenda attended Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University and completed a residency at St. Vincent's Hospital. They see patients in Hawthorne and Cortlandt Manor, New York.

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accepting new patients
3.5

27 Ratings
32 years of experience
39 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
St Vincents Hospital
11 written reviews
1 specialty
11 areas of expertise
6 office locations

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Calenda's Ratings and Reviews

3.5

27 Ratings with 11 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 10 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Had a good bedside manner: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (5)
Spent time with me: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Flexible scheduling: (11) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
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Do not walk away.. run away . He made my eyes worse with surgery and never explained what happened. I don’t know why my doctor referred me. I think it’s because all work same place ...not friendly or pleasant

September 3rd, 2020

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Poor hygiene. No sinks in exam rooms.for hand washing. Doctor and staff did not wear gloves or protective gear except masks. Doctor did not wash hands. Very sick patient in other room coughing. Nurse who was with him did not wear gloves.

July 2nd, 2020

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It's the office staff that I found to be very inefficient, did not expalin things clearly plus did not convey office hrs. clearly. Lots of frustration in dealing with them. Stay away!!!

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October 21st, 2015

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Dr. Calenda is a dry eye specialist not a cataract specialist. I do not recommend him as a dr. For cataract surgery. I had cataract surgery with him and my vision today is worse then it was before, he is not attentive and did not address my concerns. they always want to make needless follow up appointments just for the simple fact of collecting copays and billing insurances.

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Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

July 24th, 2015

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My eyes had been hurting SO MUCH this winter. I went to see Dr. Calenda and after a few visits of assessing me, and adjusting the drop regimen he gave me my eyes are feeling great! Very happy with the doctor and his staff...

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

March 24th, 2014

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I recently had LASIK with Dr. Calenda and couldn't be happier! I went from being completely dependent on my glasses and contacts to seeing great without them :))) Dr. Calenda was very thorough and really put me at ease with the procedure. Two thumbs up!!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

March 19th, 2014

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Before: - blind as a bat/ hassling with cl's and solutions and cases/couldn't see in the morning when I woke up/ eyes hurt all the time from cl's After: -Great vision 20/15; no hassles! -Best thing ever!!! Should have seen Dr. Calenda years ago....

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 19th, 2014

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I had been legally blind for 4 long years after having a very bad experience with my last eye doctor. He had scared me to death about my cataracts and having surgery. A friend of mine told me Dr. Calenda had done his cataract surgery and even TAUGHT OTHER DOCTORS how to do cataract surgery... well naturally I was impressed. Still scared, but impressed. Turns out I had nothing to worry about because now thanks to Dr. Calenda and the special lenses he used during my cataract surgery I can DRIVE WITHOUT GLASSES! He transformed my life!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 19th, 2014

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I had been suffering from dry eyes for about 6 months but didn't know it - burning in my eyes, blurry vision sometimes - it was a nightmare! Dr. Calenda figured out the problem right away, took the time to answer my questions (and there were many!) and had me feeling better in no time !

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 19th, 2014

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I saw Dr. Calenda on the advice of some friends of mine. I was having burning with my eyes and my vision was blurring and I was getting concerned something serious might be wrong with me. I was a bit nervous when I went in for the exam but Dr. Calenda and his staff put me at ease. It turns out I have dry eyes (who knew!) and after just a few visits I am feeling SO MUCH BETTER! Thank you Dr. Calenda!!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 18th, 2014

Hudson Valley Eye Associates Llp

24 Saw Mill River Rd Ste 202Hawthorne, NY 10532

Tel: (914) 345-3937

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The New York and Presbyterian Hospital

1985 Crompond RdCortlandt Manor, NY 10567

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Dr. Phillip J Calenda

1985 Crompond Rd Bldg CCortlandt Manor, NY 10567

Newyork Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital

1980 Crompond RdCortlandt Manor, NY 10567

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Dr. Phillip J Calenda	Edward C. Lai, MD	Dr. Matthew D. Nguyen, MD	Ives A Valenzuela, MD
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
3.5 (27 Ratings)	4.6 (24 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
32 Years of Experience	23 Years of Experience	13 Years of Experience	8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Hawthorne , NY	New York , NY	New York , NY	New York , NY
Med School: Renaissance School Of Medicine At Stony Brook University	Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine	Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons	Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons
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Ophthalmology

Blindness
Cataract
Diabetic Retinopathy
Eye Exam
Eye Pain
Glaucoma
Lasik Surgery
Lens Implants (Intraocular Lens Implantation)
Macular Degeneration
Refractive Surgical Procedures
Vision Issues

Dr. Phillip J Calenda holds an active medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at St Vincents Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Renaissance School Of Medicine At Stony Brook University in 1994.

NPI Number

Dr. Calenda's NPI number is 1336168624.

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