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Dr. Norman Saffra, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 63
Dr. Norman Saffra, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)
 
Dr. Norman Saffra, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Norman Saffra, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 63
Brooklyn, NY
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
 

Clinical Overview

Dr. Norman Saffra, MD works in Brooklyn, NY as an Ophthalmologist and has 38 years experience.

Dr. Saffra is board certified in Ophthalmology and graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1988. Dr. Saffra has worked on more claims relating to Degenerative Disorders of Globe, Progressive High Myopia, Dislocation of Lens, Diplopia, Blindness, Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear, Visual Field Defects, Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens, Foreign Body in Eye, Retinal Vascular Occlusion, All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Lazy Eye, Strabismus, Disorder of Choroid, Iridocyclitis, Uveitis, Optic Neuritis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Eye Infections, Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis), Paralytic Strabismus, Keratitis, Diabetic Retinopathy, Chorioretinal Scars, Eye Cancer, Vitreous Hemorrhage, Benign Neoplasm of Eye, Ischemic Optic Neuropathy, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) and Macular or Retinal Edema than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Saffra has received an average rating of 5.0 from patients and has been reviewed 1 times. Dr. Saffra is affiliated with Saint John's Episcopal Hospital at South Shore and Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital. Dr. Saffra is accepting new patients. Dr. Saffra also speaks Hebrew, Italian, Russian, Spanish and Yiddish. Dr. Saffra practices at SightMD NY Manhasset in Brooklyn, NY and has additional offices in Hewlett, NY and Hewlett, NY.

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Office Locations

  1. 1 SightMD
    902 49th St, Brooklyn, NY 11219
  2. 2 SightMD
    1229 Broadway Ste 210, Hewlett, NY 11557
  3. 3 Hewlett
    1420 Broadway Fl LL1, Hewlett, NY 11557

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Oct 17, 2022
I had an issue with my eye that was scary for me. Dr. Saffra elevated my concerns and explain to me what was wrong with my eye. I will continue visiting him for any eye issues in the future.
Jeff — Oct 17, 2022
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Medical Expertise & Background

Languages Spoken
Hebrew
Italian
Russian
Spanish
Yiddish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmic Vitreous Surgery
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
Ocular Oncology
Specialties*
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Dr. Norman Saffra, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Saffra accepts Amerihealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, First Health, Cigna, Curative, Anthem, Humana, MultiPlan, CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Saffra accepts here.

Dr. Saffra frequently sees patients for Degenerative Disorders of Globe, Progressive High Myopia, Dislocation of Lens, Diplopia, Blindness, Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear, Visual Field Defects, Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens, Foreign Body in Eye, Retinal Vascular Occlusion, All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Lazy Eye, Strabismus, Disorder of Choroid, Iridocyclitis, Uveitis, Optic Neuritis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Eye Infections, Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis), Paralytic Strabismus, Keratitis, Diabetic Retinopathy, Chorioretinal Scars, Eye Cancer, Vitreous Hemorrhage, Benign Neoplasm of Eye, Ischemic Optic Neuropathy, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) and Macular or Retinal Edema.

Yes, Dr. Saffra speaks Hebrew, Italian, Russian, Spanish and Yiddish. See Dr. Saffra's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

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

Dr. Saffra is board certified in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Saffra has been practicing as an Ophthalmologist for 38 years.

Education & Credentials
Medical Education
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    1988
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship
  • Maimonides Medical Center
    1988
Internship
Fellowship Hospital
  • SUNY Downstate
    1993
Fellowship Hospital
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