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Dr. Eric Lichtenstein, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 58
Dr. Eric Lichtenstein, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)
 
Dr. Eric Lichtenstein, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Eric Lichtenstein, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 58
Fresh Meadows, NY
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
 

Clinical Overview

Dr. Eric Lichtenstein, MD works in Fresh Meadows, NY as an Ophthalmologist and has 32 years experience.

Dr. Lichtenstein is board certified in Ophthalmology and graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1994. Dr. Lichtenstein completed a residency at The New York Eye & Ear Inf. Dr. Lichtenstein has worked on more claims relating to Visual Field Defects, Lazy Eye, Strabismus, Exotropia, Degenerative Disorders of Globe, Progressive High Myopia, Stye, Heterophoria, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Esotropia, Chalazion, Exophoria, All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Headache, Diplopia, Nystagmus, Eye Infections, Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis), Esophoria, Hypotropia, Hypertropia, Paralytic Strabismus, Chronic Conjunctivitis, Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia, Benign Neoplasm of Eye, Eye Cancer, Duane Retraction Syndrome, Congenital Nystagmus and Juvenile Cataract than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Lichtenstein has received an average rating of 5.0 from patients and has been reviewed 1 times. Dr. Lichtenstein is affiliated with Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Cohen Children's Medical Center and Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital. Dr. Lichtenstein is accepting new patients. Dr. Lichtenstein practices at Pediatric Ophthalmology PC in Fresh Meadows, NY. Dr. Lichtenstein is an Ophthalmologist practicing in Fresh Meadows, NY. Dr. Eric Lichtenstein, MD is affiliated with Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Cohen Children's Medical Center, and Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital.

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Office Locations

  1. 1 Pediatric Ophthalmology PC
    19213 Union Tpke, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366

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Feb 11, 2026
Doctor pointed out some important test to help find out the cause of the issue with my son case
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Medical Expertise & Background

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Ophthalmology
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Dr. Eric Lichtenstein, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Lichtenstein accepts Humana, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, First Health, Fidelis Care, Molina Healthcare, MagnaCare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Healthfirst, Curative, Superior Vision, MetroPlus Health Plan, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, Sagamore Health Network, Aetna, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and Capital District Physicians Health Plan (CDPHP) as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Lichtenstein accepts here.

Dr. Lichtenstein frequently sees patients for Visual Field Defects, Lazy Eye, Strabismus, Exotropia, Degenerative Disorders of Globe, Progressive High Myopia, Stye, Heterophoria, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Esotropia, Chalazion, Exophoria, All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Headache, Diplopia, Nystagmus, Eye Infections, Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis), Esophoria, Hypotropia, Hypertropia, Paralytic Strabismus, Chronic Conjunctivitis, Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia, Benign Neoplasm of Eye, Eye Cancer, Duane Retraction Syndrome, Congenital Nystagmus and Juvenile Cataract.

Dr. Lichtenstein has a star rating of 5.0/5 and has been reviewed 1 times.

Dr. Lichtenstein is board certified in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Lichtenstein has been practicing as an Ophthalmologist for 32 years.

Education & Credentials
Medical Education
  • ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1994
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship
  • Beth Israel Medical Center - Petrie Campus
    1995
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • The New York Eye & Ear Inf
    1998
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Ind University
    1999
Fellowship Hospital
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