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David Gerstenfeld, M.D.
Island Eye Surgery Specialists
Ophthalmology
Eltingville, Sunnyside
4.9
454 Ratings
154 Comments
Dr. David Gerstenfeld has been in private practice at Island Eye Surgery Specialists since 1992. He is board-certified in ophthalmology and was one of the first surgeons in the US to begin performing clear cornea topical anesthesia cataract surgery in the mid-1990s at Staten Island University Hospital.
4.9
454 Ratings
154 Comments
Dr. David Gerstenfeld has been in private practice at Island Eye Surgery Specialists since 1992. He is board-certified in ophthalmology and was one of the first surgeons in the US to begin performing clear cornea topical anesthesia cataract surgery in the mid-1990s at Staten Island University Hospital.
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Dr. David Gerstenfeld has been in private practice at Island Eye Surgery Specialists since 1992. After receiving an undergraduate degree from Duke University Magna Cum Laude he attended medical school at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where he achieved the highest academic award, entry into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor medical society. Dr. Gerstenfeld then performed his residency training in ophthalmic surgery at the Montefiore Hospital medical system, where he gained experience learning under many of the leading surgeons in the field of ophthalmology. Dr. Gerstenfeld was one of the first surgeons in the US to begin performing clear cornea topical anesthesia cataract surgery in the mid-1990s at Staten Island University Hospital. Many of his colleagues came to observe his techniques in the operating room in the state of the art surgical suite at Staten Island University Hospital. He also spent many years training residents from the prestigious Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Infirmary in the art and skill of eye surgery. Over the years Dr. Gerstenfeld has been at the cutting edge in surgical techniques as well as office-based laser surgery. He is one of the earliest eye surgeons to offer the Symfony intraocular lens implant, which allows patients reduced dependence on reading glasses after cataract surgery. Today Dr. Gerstenfeld, along with his partner Dr. Michael Nejat, offers a wide array of treatments for eye disease at their two modern offices in Eltingville and Sunnyside. Dr. Gerstenfeld was board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology in 1993. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery as well as the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He is also a member of the New York State Ophthalmological Society and the Richmond County Medical Society, which serves as an advocate for Staten Islanders and their medical needs.
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Excellent, professional and very knowledgeable. Definitely an expert. Instantly gave me reassurance and comfort that fulfilled my curiosity. Highly recommended.
I thought I was coming in for a regular check up which wasn’t never checked the pressure or the retina of the eyes gave me a prescription for inflammation of in my eyes
I've been with Dr. Gerstenfeld for 14 years. He explains everything and has taken very good care of me.
The absolute best!!
I have been going to this office since I moved to Staten Island . I would never go to any other doctor. Everyone is very friendly and professional. I have recommended many family members and friends to Dr Getstenfeld and will continue to do so.
Great Dr
Nicest and most accommodating staff. Dr. Gerstenfeld goes above and beyond. Such a pleasure being there!
Dr Gerstenfeld is professional, friendly and informative. His staff is always congenial and helpful.
It was a great experience
As always he did not rush me and answered any concerns that I had. He also gave me a thorough exam