Ophthalmology: Retina, Vitreoretinal Surgery & Diseases
Great Neck, Hauppauge, Riverhead, Rockville Centre, Elmhurst
Most recent review: 6 days ago
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3.8K Ratings
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Dr. David Fastenberg is the senior partner and President of Long Island Vitreo-Consultants. Over his 35 year career, he has treated thousands of patients in this practice. Dr. Fastenberg joined this practice out of fellowship and has seen it grow to over 11 doctors, 100 employees and 5 offices.
Dr. David Fastenberg is the senior partner and President of Long Island Vitreo-Consultants. Over his 35 year career, he has treated thousands of patients in this practice. Dr. Fastenberg joined this practice out of fellowship and has seen it grow to over 11 doctors, 100 employees and 5 offices.
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I received excellent care as always but my visit which is normally an little over an hour wask1 3/4 hrs with virtually every seat ocuppied on both waiting rooms . I also the examinations were out of sync. Dilastion first then otc then injection . It was packed which was uncomfortable
(6 days ago)
Feb-2026
It is always a pleasure seeing Dr. Fastenberg and the exam is always thorough and all explanations are concise. I always enjoy the appointment.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Excellent Doctor. The best in the business.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Wonderful doctor. Efficient
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Non communicative,not even a “good morning “….technicia absolutely wonderful
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Attentive,answered questions, reassuring friendly
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
extremely efficient office and patient
flow is superior
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Great professional Doctor. He saved my sight in my right eye.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Simply the best
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
From the front desk to the examination staff to the exit desk …they are both professional, personable
And of course …. I can’t say enough about his kindness… I trust him with all aspects of my care!!!
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
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Great Neck
600 Northern Boulevard Suite 216 Great Neck, NY 11101
Dr. David Fastenberg is the senior partner and President of Long Island Vitreo-Consultants. Over his 35 year career he has treated thousands of patients in this practice. Dr. Fastenberg joined this practice out of fellowship and has seen it grow to over 11 doctors, 100 employees and 5 offices.
He also serves as the Vice Chairman of the Department Of Ophthalmology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He is the Co-Director of the Vitreo-Retinal Service at Hofstra/Northwell. He also holds an academic title of Associate Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at Hofstra/Northwell.
He is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He is a member of the Retina Society, American Society of Retinal Specialists and the New York State Ophthalmologic Society. He is a member and former President of the Long Island Ophthalmologic Society. He received a Legislative appointment previously as a Board of Trustee at the Nassau University Medical Center.
Dr. Fastenberg is involved in numerous clinical trials at Long Island and Queens VRC as the Principal and Co-Investigator for diseases such as Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy and Retinal Vascular Occlusions.
Dr. Fastenberg earned his Bachelor of Arts from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and received his M.D. from New York Medical College. He completed an internship in Internal Medicine at the Metropolitan Hospital Medical Center in New York. His residency in Ophthalmology was completed at Northwestern University in Chicago. Dr. Fastenberg subsequently completed his fellowship in Medical and Surgical Disorders of The Retina and Vitreous at the Estelle Doheny Eye Institute at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. He was awarded the prestigious Heed Fellowship during his fellowship in Los Angeles He has been listed in publications including Castle Connelly Guide, Best Doctors Guide, Super Doctors, New York Magazine, New York Times and Newsday for his contribution to the Retina and Vitreous Field.
I received excellent care as always but my visit which is normally an little over an hour wask1 3/4 hrs with virtually every seat ocuppied on both waiting rooms . I also the examinations were out of sync. Dilastion first then otc then injection . It was packed which was uncomfortable
It is always a pleasure seeing Dr. Fastenberg and the exam is always thorough and all explanations are concise. I always enjoy the appointment.
Excellent Doctor. The best in the business.
Wonderful doctor. Efficient
Non communicative,not even a “good morning “….technicia absolutely wonderful
Attentive,answered questions, reassuring friendly
extremely efficient office and patient flow is superior
Great professional Doctor. He saved my sight in my right eye.
Simply the best
From the front desk to the examination staff to the exit desk …they are both professional, personable And of course …. I can’t say enough about his kindness… I trust him with all aspects of my care!!!