Summary

Dr. Thomas Materna specializes in ophthalmology, bringing 55 years of dedicated experience to eye care. He earned his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at the prestigious New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. Dr. Materna is fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, and English.

Dr. Materna practices at Saint Michaels Medical Center and sees patients across multiple locations throughout New Jersey, including Newark, Elizabeth, Clifton, Westfield, and Pompton Lakes. He focuses on treating common eye conditions such as cataracts, conjunctivitis, and glaucoma. His expertise includes performing comprehensive eye exams, dilated eye exams, and retinal imaging to help diagnose and monitor eye health. Patients rate Dr. Materna 4.3 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

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

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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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
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4.3 
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55 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Portuguese, Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, Mandarin, Taiwanese Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English
Newark , NJNew York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College
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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

New York Eye And Ear Infirmary

Medical School

Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of MedicineGraduated in 1971

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Dr. Thomas Materna's office is located at 20 Ferry St Ste 1, Newark, NJ, 07105.

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