Dr. Stephen L. Trokel | New York, NY | Ophthalmology

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Stephen Trokel specializes in ophthalmology, focusing on comprehensive eye care and vision health. They completed their residency training at Montefiore Medical Center, gaining extensive experience in diagnosing and treating various eye conditions. Stephen Trokel is fluent in both English and Spanish, helping them connect with a diverse patient population.

Stephen Trokel practices at NewYork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center and maintains offices throughout New York. They treat common vision problems like nearsightedness and serious conditions such as cataracts and glaucoma. Their expertise includes performing detailed eye examinations and advanced imaging techniques to assess retinal health. Patients have given Stephen Trokel an average rating of 4.0, reflecting their commitment to quality eye care.

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18 Ratings
3 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Montefiore Medical Center
6 written reviews
1 specialty
12 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
6 office locations

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I believed that he is well experienced because he did not do any examine on me but simply check my sights are and identify what cause me headache. Then he give me a 'reading glasses' prescription WIOUT asking me what are the 'reading distance' I would like to have. Even I emphasis I need it for computer, when I got the glasses, I can only read when the book/paper is literally 2 in from my nose. I was so upset because I really need something to ease my headache. I regret not looking up for doctors first and letting the receptions to make an appointment for whoever is available first (and it was almost 1.5 month waiting to see any of the doctors).

May 19th, 2019

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I can't believe that there are bad comments regarding this doctor. I have seen him 3 or 4 times over the years and I never felt rushed and he was always super nice.

February 27th, 2012

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very courteous and took time to explain

February 18th, 2012

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excellent doctor, very experienced in refractive surgery,knows the whole story,very caring.

February 11th, 2012

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Dr. Stephen Trokel is extremely arrogant, rude and intimidating. This was an awful experience for me. Dr. Trokel does not listen, he told me to shut up when I tried to ask him a question about my case and he has the worst bedside manner I've ever seen in my life. Horrible doctor. Should have license revoked.

April 3rd, 2011

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Horrific experience. Arrogant and rude. Called my case "tragic" and left the room. Told me he didn't think it was worth saving my left eye. His greeting was 'what do you want?" Awful experience.

October 19th, 2010

Columbia Ophthalmology Consultants

880 3rd Ave Fl 2New York, NY 10022

Tel: (212) 305-9535

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Columbia Ophthalmology Consultants

635 W 165th StNew York, NY 10032

Tel: (212) 305-4568

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Eye Institute-Ophthalmic

635 W 165th St Ste 92New York, NY 10032

Tel: (212) 305-9535

The New York and Presbyterian Hospital

250 W 64 StNew York, NY 10023

NewYork?Presbyterian Columbia University Medical Center

880 3rd AveNew York, NY 10022

CUIMC/Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute

622 W 168th Street Vanderbilt Clinic Building, 3rd FloorNew York, NY 10032


Dr. Stephen L. Trokel	Dr. Sing Your Li, MD	Dr. Craig Jon Moskowitz, MD, FRCSC	Dr. George Tung, MD
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4 (18 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.7 (18 Ratings)	3.9 (26 Ratings)
	19 Years of Experience	26 Years of Experience	43 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English, French	Speaks English, Spanish
New York , NY	Bellmore , NY	New York , NY	Bellmore , NY
	Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College	Med School: Northeast Ohio Medical University	Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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What languages does Dr. Stephen Trokel speak?: Dr. Stephen Trokel speaks English and Spanish.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Stephen Trokel?: You can find contact information for Dr. Stephen Trokel here on Vitals.
Where is Dr. Stephen Trokel's office located?: Dr. Stephen Trokel's office is located at 880 3rd Ave Fl 2, New York, NY, 10022.
Which hospitals is Dr. Stephen Trokel affiliated with?: Dr. Stephen Trokel is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
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