Summary

Dr. Thomas Materna is an ophthalmologist with extensive expertise in eye care and vision health. He earned his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed his residency training at the prestigious New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. With 55 years of experience in ophthalmology, Dr. Materna has built a distinguished career caring for patients with various eye conditions. He is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, allowing him to serve diverse communities throughout New Jersey.

Dr. Materna practices at Saint Michaels Medical Center and maintains offices across multiple locations in New Jersey, including Newark, Elizabeth, Clifton, Westfield, and Pompton Lakes. His extensive experience spans more than five decades of providing comprehensive eye care to patients throughout the region. Patients consistently recognize his expertise and compassionate care, rating him 4.3 out of 5 stars. Dr. Materna's multilingual abilities enable him to communicate effectively with patients from various cultural backgrounds, ensuring they receive personalized attention and understand their treatment options.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 55 years of experience
  • 18 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Portuguese, Spanish
  • New York Eye And Ear Infirmary
  • 7 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 6 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Thomas Walter Materna has 6 locations

Thomas W Materna MD

20 Ferry St Ste 1Newark, NJ 07105
Mon10:00 am - 5:00 pm
TueClosed
Wed10:00 am - 5:00 pm
ThuClosed
FriClosed
Sat9:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed

Associated Eye Physicians Pa

240 Williamson St Ste 505Elizabeth, NJ 07202
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed

Associated Eye Physicians Pa

1033 Clifton Ave Ste 107Clifton, NJ 07013
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Associated Eye Physicians Pa

138 S Euclid AveWestfield, NJ 07090
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Associated Eye Physicians Pa

505 Wanaque AvePompton Lakes, NJ 07442
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

Associated Eye Physicians Pa

263 Lafayette StNewark, NJ 07105
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Thomas Walter Materna, MDDr. George Tung, MDDr. Sing Your Li, MDDr. Charles A. Cole JR., MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.3 
3.9 
55 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Portuguese, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks Spanish
Newark , NJBellmore , NYBellmore , NYFresh Meadows , NY
Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College Med School: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Thomas Walter Materna

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Clover Health
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Thomas Walter Materna has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Thomas Walter Materna has the following 9 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

55 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at New York Eye And Ear Infirmary.

Medical School

Graduated from Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine in 1971.

NPI Number

Dr. Materna's NPI number is 1356480503.

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Dr. Thomas Materna speaks English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
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Dr. Thomas Materna's office is located at 20 Ferry St Ste 1, Newark, NJ, 07105.
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