I recently had cataract surgery on both eyes performed by Dr. Fishkin. At 79 years old, I have been treated by many doctors in several countries throughout my lifetime, and I can honestly say that I have never experienced such a professional, smooth, and error-free process. From the initial consultation to the surgeries and follow-up care, every aspect of the experience was handled with exceptional skill, efficiency, and attention to detail. Dr. Fishkin and his entire team exemplify the highest standards of medical care and administrative excellence. If the world operated the way Dr. Fishkin and his staff do, we would all be walking on clouds. Their professionalism, organization, and patient-centered approach should be taught in medical schools as a model of excellence. I have nothing but admiration and gratitude for Dr. Fishkin and his team. I highly recommend them to anyone considering cataract surgery or seeking outstanding eye care. read more

Dr. Fishkin is extraordinary in knowledge, skill and care. He removed cataracts from both my eyes, a procedure I had postponed. The experience couldn't have been easier. Dr. Fishkin's office schedules numerous appointments before and after the surgery; he and his staff make the patient feel welcome and well-cared for. Dr. Fishkin carefully explains the surgery and what to expect. He calls the night before the surgery, the night the surgery occurred, and the night after. As for the surgery itself, Dr. Fishkin sees the patient before and after. During the surgery, the patient feels confident and reassured as Dr. Fishkin says, "You're doing great," and explains each step. I recommend him to everyone needing eye care. We are so lucky to have this amazing doctor practicing in New Jersey. read more

Dr. Fishkin is the best Ophthalmologist that I've ever had. He's very professional and he makes me feel comfortable when he's doing the eye tests , and very knowledgeable when telling me the things that I should know about. He and his assistants show that they really care about the patients. His assistants who do some of the eye exams are also very friendly and knowledgeable. I just talked to Cynthia yesterday and today. She works in the front. She's very knowledgeable and very friendly as well. She's also very patient and kind. Cynthia knows how to get things done with health insurance companies , and she proves that she really cares about us patients. She never forgets to update me with any of my concerns. read more

Extraordinary staff and Doctor Fishkin is outstanding in terms of time, expertise, patience and kindness, especially toward my elderly mother. read more

Very kind and most thorough doctor I've been to and I've been to many. He explains everything and answers all your questions before you even ask them. read more

Dr. Fishkin was amazing with my 7 month old son. He was very thorough and patient. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an eye doctor for their baby or an adult. read more

On 3/10/22 I had my annual visit with Dr. Fishkin. I have been going to him for at least 10 years and have always been very pleased. On this date I was advised by Cynthia that she could not accept my insurance without a "letter of referral". I explained that I couldn't reschedule since I am dependent upon a driver for my visits. I paid $85.00 out of pocket as if I had no insurance. Upon returning home I called my insurance co. and they said I did NOT need a letter of referral. For months I have been trying to get reimbursed for the insurance amount without success. They require a correct diagnosis code, procedure code/revenue code, and Doctor's IRS#. Many calls to Cynthia have not solved the problem. read more

The most unprofessional receptionist staff doctor they couldn't tell us whether or not they take our insurance and told us we need to find out which was crazy. The worst they are out to get your money I would never recommend anyone to come here . Waste of my time the most rude staff unhelpful and told us they don't know how do you not know if you take our insurance or not yes or no question read more

Excellent care and great service. I really like Dr. Fishkin and his practice. He is always very attentive and seems to go above and beyond.

Short wait time, knowledgeable Dr pleasantly discusses my conditions, very friendly, nice professional staff, Dr spends enough time with me. I especially appreciate that he doesn't charge extra for stuff most other MDs do- contact lens check, refraction. Just my co-pay. For my family of 4 seeing him once a year, this saves us alot of $$. And so close to home. Only issue is he's so good we had to wait several months for appointments. Call in advance. A++ read more

Dr. Fishkin is excellent!! He is very friendly and is very through about explaining the eyes to his patients!! He is also on time and gets you in and out in a timely manner!! The best part is there is a machine that dilates your eyes so no drops and blurriness occurred!! The staff is very friendly as well!! read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Fishkin's practice for years and am very pleased with the care that I receive. I always get a very thorough diagnosis, and examination, and the treatment plan has always been spot on- Dr. Fishkin explains in great detail and takes a lot of time with each patient. I have called on numerous occasions to get an emergency appointment and have been accommodated when in discomfort read more

I woke up with a nasty case of cellulitis in my left eye, so I called and left a message on Dr. Fishkin's message center hours before the offices opened, asking if I could come in the same day. Dr. Fishkin called me right back and told me to come before his offices opened so that he could treat me. This is the type of personal care and attention that is woefully lacking in the medical profession! Dr. Fishkin is no only an expertly knowledgeable ophthalmologist, he genuinely cares about his patients' well-being. Dr. Fishkin's staff are equally considerate and professional. This is a 10 STAR rating! read more

Dr. Fishkin is an extremely gifted physician. My mother was fortunate enough to be referred to him years ago through her attending physician when she was hospitalized. She continues to go to him today and thinks he is wonderful. Recently, I had an issue with my eye and had to go see him. He is as amazing as I remembered. He is extremely thorough, pleasant and knowledgeable. He explained the issue I am having with my eyes, the causes and the options for treatment - from less invasive to more invasive (should the initial treatment not work well although he was confident that it would). He also is extremely positive, which I appreciate. I wish I could clone him into every specialist I need. I highly recommend him. read more

I've been a patient here for nearly 3 years but just can't take it anymore. The doctor is friendly and good, despite always being a little but rushed. I could deal with this, but the front desk has ruined it for me. They never smile, are brusque and more than once I've overheard their conversations complaining about the person they were just speaking to on the phone. I have no idea who is writing the 'staff are so nice' reviews. Maybe they're talking about the technicians, but they certainly could not mean the front desk. Do yourself a favor and call the office. See how fast you are put on hold or how curt the voice is on the other end, then hang up and go somewhere else. read more

Dr. Fishkin is not experienced in dealing with issues with cataract implants after surgery if there are issues. Had to find a different local doctor to correct my 20/200 vision from Dr. Fishkin's work. Had to be removed in surgery and replaced with a different lens. WARNING-- do not use Dr. Fishkin if you need any adjustments to the lens he implants!!! read more

Dr Fishkin actually lives up to all the good reviews I have read. He is thorough, speaks to you like an intelligent person, answers questions and has an energetic personality. I never thought that I would enjoy ophthalmologist visits, but I sure did. read more

Dr. Fishkin and his team are far and away the best choice for eye care in the area. Professional, friendly, respectful of your time, they make the entire office visit go as smoothly as possible. Dr. Fishkin is very thorough, explains everything, and answers questions clearly and thoughtfully. I have already persuaded my wife and my sister to switch to him going forward. read more

After using Dr Fishkin for a few years, I have totally changed my opinion of him. He kept changing my prescription, but could never get it so I was able to see without problems. He changed the prescription for one eye, but, did not change it for the eye I was complaining about. I bought two pairs of glasses from him that cost me more than the Prada glasses I finally got from another store. His eyeglasses are extremely overpriced for what they are. read more

I had an emergency apt with Dr Fishkin. He was able to take me on short notice despite my being a new patient. He did a very thorough exam and was able to fix the issue. He had a great bedside manner and was able to answer all my questions. I'll definitely be back. I highly recommend this doctor! read more

Great visit as always. Dr. Fishkin takes the time to discuss and explain what is the situation, the possible issues and treatment options. I wouldn't consider changing ophthalmologist. read more

Great doctor! Trustworthy and amazing with kids. Top notch expertise and first class screening equipment

This was my first appt. with Dr Fishkin. My entire experience was A+ Other practices can learn a thing or two. From the kind ,polite and friendly staff to the knowledgable and with great patience Dr. Thank you. read more

I just got the usual routine exam done for contact lenses and eyeglasses prescriptions, and I simply declare Dr. Fishkin the best. It's a whole new experience compared to the so called 'eye doctors' I've been going to at eyeglasses stores. I wish I'd have known the differences between the Ophthalmologist and Optometrist sooner. Just listing out few differences based on my experiences: Dr. Fishkin (Ophthalmologist): - the exam was covered by medical insurance (paid copay), so I still have the full vsp vision insurance to spend on contacts or eyeglasses. - No fitting fee or extra fees for eyeglasses prescription - VERY Impressive latest technologies especially using the imaging system - a picture is worth a thousand words, and I got to see and learn many things about my eyes, eyelids, eyebrows, and etc. - Lastly and most important, his knowledge and how he communicates to convey the knowledge - very intelligent and considerate. The usual eyeglasses stores (Optometrists): - covered by VSP vision insurance, not much left after contact lenses exam fee, fitting fee, extra for eyeglasses prescription (I've always suspected the last two fees are scam) - Turns into used car salesman trying to get you to buy their stuff, sometime holding the prescriptions a hostage. - Not much info given on your eye conditions (much less any imaging) - Lastly, I blame optometrists on Johnson & Johnson blocking Costco's discount on Acuvue. read more

Really happy that I chose this doctor for my eye exam. He was patient, answered questions, and thorough. He gave me many recommendations for contacts, as well as my dry eyes. I have been to other eye doctors that I felt were pushing specific products (probably because of bonuses or perks they get from the pharma companies), but did not feel this way with this doctor. In addition, I have been to other places where they charged me extra for the "contact exam" because they said it was specialized and required extra steps so they would make me get an eye exam for glasses and one for contacts, so of course since my insurance only covers one I would have to pay for one out of pocket. I used to think this was a scam, and evidently it is because this doctor took my insurance, charged me the co-pay, and can give you prescription for both contacts and glasses. This in itself has sold me on the efficiency and honesty of this eye doctor. Added bonus: this office does not do the "puff" exam for glaucoma which I hated! read more

Before I went to Dr. Joseph Fishkin's office, I read the reviews on him. The majority stated he was competent, listened to the patients and knew his craft. I decided to have my eyes checked as well as get a refraction for new pair of glasses. Regular glasses and what I term computer glasses. Dr. Fishkin appeared to be rushed during the initial consultation. He did not respond to questions and just made his calculations, specifically I indicated the distance to objects for my bifocal, and the distance I wanted from the computer to my eyes, and bifocal to the desk. I had both glasses made, and both were absolutely incorrect, even though the ground prescription was correct. He again did a refraction, but failed to complete my request to specifically test the computer glasses distance I requested. Had the second both pairs made, and although I accepted the regular glasses, again the computer glasses were worse than the first pair. Had to go again (third time) to get another prescription for the computer glasses. If this does not work, I certainly not going back to Dr. Fishkin's office. Overall, the staff was very friendly, however, if the Dr. is, in my opinion, incompetent, than what is the point? read more

Wow! What a great bedside manner! I had a great experience. One of the better eye doctors in the area.

Although Dr. Fishkin is very pleasant, he couldn't seem to get my contacts correct. After the initial visit, I had to go back twice because the contacts weren't right. Each time he gave me something else to try. I was going to go back a third time because they still weren't right when I got a call from his office asking me for payment for the two "appointments". Apparently I was getting charged $80 per "try". Would have been nice to know that upfront. No one ever asked me for payment when I came in those 2 times. Of course I thought I wasn't being charged because he never got it right from the beginning. I came in because I was having trouble with my vision and the contacts that I was wearing and ultimately I walked out with the same exact prescription/contacts, just less $280. My family and I no longer go to Dr. Fishkin read more

Upon purchasing a new pair of glasses made from a prescription I had received from Dr. Fishkin several months earlier, I had difficulty focusing with my right eye. That same evening I called Dr. Fishkin's office to see if I could have a glasses check. He fit me into his busy schedule the next day, and he discovered a cataract was the cause of the problem, not my new glasses. He is always knowledgeable, kind, and professional. read more

First visit. I was treated like I was a long time patient. Great personalities from Cyntia to Dr. Fishkin . Very sophisticated equipment. The eye exam was complete. read more

He keeps up with the latest and greatest technology!!

My kids and I really enjoy our visits to Dr. Fishkin. He is a brilliant doctor with an excellent bedside manner. You never feel like he is in a rush. He answers all your questions as if they are all good ones! Dr. Fishkin uses high tech equipment and is an excellent diagnostician. I don't recall ever having to wait more than a few minutes in his waiting room. His office staff is super friendly and efficient as well. read more