Summary

Dr. Valerie Elmalem is an ophthalmologist who specializes in comprehensive eye care and vision health. She earned her medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and brings over two decades of experience to her practice. Dr. Elmalem is fluent in Russian, Spanish, and English, allowing her to serve diverse patient communities.

Dr. Elmalem practices at multiple locations throughout New York, including The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Morningside, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai in New York, and locations in Mineola and Brooklyn. She treats patients with dry eye conditions and strabismus, helping restore comfort and proper eye alignment. Her expertise includes performing comprehensive vision tests, visual field testing to assess peripheral vision, and tonometry to measure eye pressure. Patients rate Dr. Elmalem 3.6 out of 5 stars on average.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.6
  • 21 years of experience
  • 62 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Russian, Spanish, English
  • Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 board certification
  • 8 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Provided follow-up after the visit
  • Flexible scheduling

Office Locations

Dr. Valerie Elmalem has 8 locations

New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai

200 W 57th St Ste 1410New York, NY 10019
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

New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai

200 Old Country Rd Ste 125Mineola, NY 11501
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

New York Eye And Ear Infirmary Of Mount Sinai

310 E 14th StNew York, NY 10003

Mount Sinai Morningside

1111 Amsterdam AveNew York, NY 10025

The Mount Sinai Hospital

1468 Madison AveNew York, NY 10029

Kings County Hospital Center

451 Clarkson AveBrooklyn, NY 11203

The Mount Sinai Hospital

1 Gustave L Levy PlNew York, NY 10029

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
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3.6 
21 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Russian, Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, Hebrew, Yiddish Speaks English
New York , NYSouth Plainfield , NJNew York , NYScranton , PA
Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: Medical College Of Pennsylvania
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Valerie Elmalem

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199SEIU
  • 1199SEIU - PPO
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - POS
  • Aetna - PPO
  • AgeWell New York
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - HMO
  • Amida Care
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CenterLight Healthcare
  • CenterLight Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • Elderplan
  • Elderplan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - HMO
  • EmblemHealth - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • EmblemHealth - PPO
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - HMO
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicaid
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicaid
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicare
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • MetroPlus Health Plan - Medicaid
  • MetroPlus Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • MetroPlus Health Plan - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • MVP Health Care
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford - PPO
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • VillageCareMax
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Valerie Elmalem has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

21 Years Experience

Dr. Valerie Elmalem 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 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine in 2005.

NPI Number

Dr. Elmalem's NPI number is 1306022173.

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Dr. Valerie Elmalem's office is located at 200 W 57th St Ste 1410, New York, NY, 10019.
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