Summary

Dr. Tamiesha Frempong is a board-certified ophthalmologist with 22 years of experience treating eye conditions and vision disorders. She earned her medical degree from Yale School of Medicine and completed her internship at The Mount Sinai Hospital in 2005, followed by her residency at the prestigious Scheie Eye Institute in 2008. Dr. Frempong also holds a Master of Public Health degree, bringing additional expertise in population health to her practice. She speaks English with her patients.

Dr. Frempong practices at Elmhurst Hospital Center and sees patients in New York. She specializes in treating common vision problems including nearsightedness, astigmatism, and eye muscle disorders that cause crossed eyes. Her practice focuses on comprehensive eye care through detailed eye examinations, specialized dilated eye exams, and advanced retinal imaging to detect and monitor eye health. Patients have given her an average rating of 3.6 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.6
  • 22 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Scheie Eye Institute
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Tamiesha Frempong has 2 locations

Tamiesha Frempong

234 E 85th StNew York, NY 10028

Tamiesha Frempong

17 E 102nd St Fl WestNew York, NY 10029

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3.6 
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22 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, Hebrew, Yiddish
New York , NYBellmore , NYBellmore , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Yale School of Medicine Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Tamiesha Frempong

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199 SEIU
  • 32BJ Health Fund
  • AETNA - Commercial
  • AETNA - Medicare
  • Amidacare Medicaid
  • Anthem/Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - Commercial
  • Centivo
  • CIGNA Healthcare
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth - GHI-PPO
  • EmblemHealth - HIP
  • EmblemHealth - HIP-Medicaid
  • EmblemHealth - HIP-Medicare
  • Fidelis Health Care
  • HealthFirst Medicaid
  • HealthFirst Medicare
  • Horizon NJ
  • Magnacare-Health Care
  • Medicare - NJ
  • Medicare - NY
  • Metroplus
  • Multiplan PHCS
  • NJ Medicaid
  • NY Medicaid
  • Oscar
  • Oxford - Freedom and Liberty
  • United Health Care - Commercial
  • United Health Care - Empire Plan
  • United Health Care - Oxford Care
  • United Health Care - UMR Top Tier

Medical Specialties

Tamiesha Frempong has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Tamiesha Frempong has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

22 Years Experience

Tamiesha Frempong 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

Residency

Completed their residency at Scheie Eye Institute in 2008.

Internship

Completed their internship at The Mount Sinai Hospital in 2005.

Medical School

Graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 2004.

NPI Number

Tamiesha Frempong's NPI number is 1710043799.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Does Tamiesha Frempong accept my insurance?
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What languages does Tamiesha Frempong speak?
Tamiesha Frempong speaks English.
Which hospitals is Tamiesha Frempong affiliated with?
Tamiesha Frempong is affiliated with Elmhurst Hospital Center.

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