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Philip Ferrone, M.D.
VitreoRetinal Consultants
Ophthalmology: Ocular Trauma, Retinal Disease, Macular Disease
Great Neck, Hauppauge, Riverhead, Rockville Centre, Elmhurst
Most recent review: Oct 09, 2025
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4.9
3.6K Ratings
939 Comments
Dr. Phillip Ferrone is on the Board of Directors of the American Society of Retinal Specialists. He specializes in pediatric as well as complicated adult medical and surgical retinal diseases. He also conducts original scientific retinal research to help advance the treatment of retinal disease.
4.9
3.6K Ratings
939 Comments
Dr. Phillip Ferrone is on the Board of Directors of the American Society of Retinal Specialists. He specializes in pediatric as well as complicated adult medical and surgical retinal diseases. He also conducts original scientific retinal research to help advance the treatment of retinal disease.
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Dr. Phillip Ferrone earned his Bachelors of Science from Union College graduating magna cum laude and received his M.D. from Harvard Medical School graduating cum laude with special honors. He completed a medical/ surgical internship at Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Massachusetts and his residency in Ophthalmology at Duke University Eye Center. He subsequently completed a fellowship in vitreoretinal disease and surgery at Associated Retinal Consultants in Royal Oak, MI. He was Chief Resident and on faculty at the Duke University Eye Center where he gained extensive experience in ocular trauma.
Dr. Ferrone is on the Board of Directors of the American Society of Retinal Specialists. He is also a member of the Retina Society, the Macula Society and American Academy of Ophthalmology. He is the former president of the Long Island Ophthalmology Society and is a member of the New York State Ophthalmology Society. He is a member of the Club Jules Gonin, an International, Swiss-based, retina honor society.
Dr. Ferrone has received an Honor Award and Senior Honor Awards from both the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Retinal Specialists. He serves as the Director of Clinical Research at Long Island and Queens VRC. He has been the Principal Investigator in numerous national trials investigating new drugs and treatments for retinal disease. He specializes in pediatric as well as complicated adult medical and surgical retinal diseases and regularly teaches courses at the American Academy of Ophthalmology and American Society of Retinal Specialists Meetings. In addition, at national and international meetings every year, he presents original scientific retinal research to help advance the treatment of retinal disease.
Training
Fellowship, Associated Retinal Consultants, Royal Oak, MI
Residency, Ophthalmology, Duke University Eye Center, Durham, NC
Internship, Internal Medicine, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Newton, MA
Doctor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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Dr. Ferrone is a very component, caring and knowledgeable. He has a very good way to communicate with patients. I feel very comfortable and pleased with my visits to his office.
His professionalism and his calming to me made my surgery go as easy as it could go. I want to thank him and it’s staff for the professional professionalism and the courtesy and how they handled everything.
He was super fast and amazing I had laser done so quickly I was amazed really talented and professional doctor thank you for easing my anxiety!
Great doctor very thorough
Excellent dr going to him since 2004.
Very good with his patients in every way. Top rate in my book.
My wife and myself love to be in his care since 2012 - wonderful bedside manners - one of the top retina specialists! Highly recommend him!
Took me in on an emergency basis to repair a torn retina. Was very professional and friendly. The procedure was quick and painless and the staff were all great as well
Amazing doctor and amazing staff.
Always super attentive, focused and courteous. I have the utmost confidence in the care Dr. Ferrone provides. I am so thankful he is my retinal specialist.