Summary

Dr. Samuel Baharestani is an ophthalmologist who earned his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at both Lenox Hill Hospital and NYU Langone Medical Center's Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital, followed by fellowship training at the University of Cincinnati's Cincinnati Eye Institute. With 23 years of experience in eye care, Dr. Baharestani provides comprehensive ophthalmologic services. He is fluent in English.

Dr. Baharestani practices at multiple SightMD locations across Long Island, including Plainview, Huntington, Smithtown, and Garden City, New York, and maintains an affiliation with Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital. His expertise includes treating conditions such as Bell's palsy, eyelid inflammation, and cataracts. He performs comprehensive dilated eye examinations, vision testing, and visual field assessments to evaluate patients' eye health and vision function. Patients have rated him 4.8 out of 5 stars on average.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 23 years of experience
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Cincinnati / Cincinnati Eye Institute
  • 77 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Samuel Baharestani has 4 locations

SightMD

100 Manetto Hill Rd Ste 202Plainview, NY 11803
Mon9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed

SightMD

700 New York Ave LowrHuntington, NY 11743
Mon7:45 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:45 am - 4:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:45 am - 4:00 pm
Fri7:45 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

SightMD

260 E Middle Country Rd Ste 109Smithtown, NY 11787
Mon8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sat8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sun8:00 am - 2:00 pm

SightMD

1055 Franklin Ave Ste 100Garden City, NY 11530
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sat7:30 am - 2:00 pm
Sun8:30 am - 12:30 pm

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4.8 
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23 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience 51 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Plainview , NYNew York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: New York University School of Medicine Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons Med School: University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & Dentistry Med School: University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine Columbia
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Samuel Baharestani

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Kansas City
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Minnesota
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Mississippi
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Oklahoma
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Rhode Island
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Tennessee
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Texas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Western New York
  • Blue Shield of Northeastern New York
  • Capital BlueCross
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida
  • Independence Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan

Medical Specialties

Samuel Baharestani has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Samuel Baharestani has the following area of expertise

  • Internal Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

23 Years Experience

Samuel Baharestani 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 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at University of Cincinnati / Cincinnati Eye Institute in 2014.

Residency

Completed their residency at NYU Langone Medical Center / Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital in 2011 and Lenox Hill Hospital in 2008.

Medical School

Graduated from New York University School of Medicine in 2007 and New York University College of Arts and Science in 2003.

NPI Number

Samuel Baharestani's NPI number is 1730355116.

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