My mom asked me to type this review based on her experience…read more I had the most wonderful experience at the Opthalmology Associates of Bay Ridge. My opthalmologist Dr. Elias Aliprandis was very professional, patient and extremely understanding concerning my anxiety for the cataract surgery. He spend time explaining the procedure for and answering all my questions. He was very supportive and reassuring. That evening Dr.Elias phoned to see how I was feeling and again answered more questions. My cataract surgery was very successful. I now have perfect 20/20 vision in my right eye. I'm excited to schedule cataract surgery for my left eye. Thank you very much Dr. Elias for your superb precision in my cataract surgery. I would highly recommend Dr. Aliprandis to all my family members and friends. Hands down a great, top-notch opthalmologist.

This is not a reflection on the doctor, I have never met him! I called for an urgent visit after…read morebeing diagnosed with a cataract complication. I lost vision in one of my eyes. I was told to call back because they were busy, and when I did call back I was told that they could fit me in in December. I told them it was an urgent visit. I could not see , there was no help and no empathy. Nothing! If you can't see a doctor in an emergency situation that tells me something about the practice... after all, the dr. Must instruct his front desk on how to handle such situations I did not call for a routine eye exam.

Doctor looks like Kevin spacey but I did not mi f Highly…read morerecommended for eye disease and surgery High tech equipment and friendly staff

The staff speaks Russian, very little English. They charge a 5 percent fee for using a credit card…read moreand the receptionist laughed about charging the clients extra. Staff person who handles patient questions does everything on speaker phone next to reception area so you hear everyone else's personal medical business. The support staff do the actual eye tests and don't bother to listen to any responses during the vision tests. They seem to have minimal training. The doctor presents as caring, speaks very little, sends in the prescriptions and leaves the receptionist to tell you medication procedures and dosages. A mixed bag type of experience.

Dr Pape is the most superb doctor I have ever had, he takes his time and is very thorough in his…read moreevaluations, listening, providing helpful advice/recommendations, etc. Quite simply, I strongly disagree with the two negative reviews here complaining about wait times. After living 10+ years in New York, the wait times are comparable to every other doctor I have had in the city. But with Dr Pape, every single time I have left feeling that I received superb quality of care

There is no excuse for having patients waiting 45 minutes or more in Manhattan. One of the many…read moreadvantages of living and/or working here is the multitude of excellent doctors. Unless you have a rare condition with few local doctors having the necessary expertise you should not put up with this. I am recovering from knee surgery. When I got to the office and saw three people ahead of me I was suspicious. Then I sat in one of the most uncomfortable seats I have ever tried. It was uncomfortable generally and miserable for my knee. I tried the three other types of seating. None were satisfactory. I cancelled and will never go back. This shows a complete lack of respect for patients. I know doctors get away with this in many, if not most, places. But not in Manhattan. People are too busy to put up with it. The reviewer who said you have to wait for quality care must not have lived here long.

I am so glad to have seen Dr Koster of NY Vision Group for my two eye catatact surgeries. Talking…read morewith him made me feel at ease all the time, He takes his time and answers all questions . It was a pleasure speaking. All througout the procedures He was very assuring and comforting. From the first day I meet with Dr Koster and including the front and back office staff were GREAT. I give a A+ and Highly Reccommend Dr Koster.

TLDR: Hostile, unprofessional doctor who publicly berated patient. Potentially discriminatory…read morebehavior. AVOID. During a routine eye exam with Dr. Koster, I experienced concerning unprofessional behavior. When I mentioned having vision correction surgery 14 months prior in another country and asked about my current eye health, Dr. Koster immediately became dismissive, stating "you know, I don't do post op care for other people" and ended the appointment without answering any of my questions. By his logic, if his own patients move to another country, they would never be able to seek routine eye care from a local doctor. No surgeon, including himself I'm sure, provides post-op care indefinitely, especially for patients who relocate to a different country more than a year after their procedure. When I requested my exam results at the front desk (as none of my questions were answered), Dr. Koster followed me into the hallway and publicly berated me in front of staff and other patients, repeatedly yelling "WHY DID YOU GET SURGERY IN ANOTHER COUNTRY? WHY AREN'T YOU GOING TO THEM FOR FOLLOW UP? WHY DID YOU GET SURGERY IN A COUNTRY YOU DON'T LIVE IN? YOU SHOULD HAVE GOTTEN SURGERY WHERE YOU LIVE." His aggressive behavior and elevated tone made me extremely uncomfortable, especially as I was simply seeking a routine eye exam as a new patient. The level of hostility in his response was so disproportionate that I found myself wondering if his reaction was influenced by my age, gender, or ethnicity. I attempted to address this incident by contacting the office manager, Nicole, who apologized and offered to refer me to another doctor in the practice. However, my primary concern was Dr. Koster's unprofessional conduct, for which I never received acknowledgment or apology despite my attempts to resolve the matter privately. The practice's phone lines are managed by a shared services call center, making it extremely difficult to reach them directly. I ultimately decided not to pursue the matter further, but patients should be aware that they may encounter extremely unprofessional treatment at this practice. Patients deserve respectful and professional medical care regardless of their medical history or where they previously received treatment.

In December 2024, I was losing vision in my left eye and turned to KLM Eye MDs because my mom had…read moretrusted them for years. From the moment I walked in, the front office staff was welcoming and accommodating. Dr. Szlechter performed my vitrectomy for a detached retina and macular hole. After surgery, he personally spoke with me, gave me his direct cell phone number, and actually answered when I called with questions. He didn't brush me off--he listened, cared, and gave advice that truly supported my recovery. Six months later, I needed cataract surgery and met Dr. Geller. She is not only a highly skilled surgeon but also professional, compassionate, and easy to talk to. She made me feel heard and cared for every step of the way. The staff always greets me by name, which makes me feel valued as a person, not just a patient. The surgical coordinator, Ms. Isolene, was also excellent--she guided me through the insurance process and every step of my surgery preparation with kindness and professionalism. I cannot recommend KLM Eye MDs enough. If you need eye care, these doctors and their team will give you not only top-notch medical treatment but also genuine compassion and support.

I don't understand why my son for 2 years did not get a refractory test. I was not asked or given…read morethe choice. All this time I thought my son's prescription was correct until I took him to get a replacement eye glasses and the optometrist tested his eyes and surprisingly he was diagnosed with astigmatism. How is this possible? He just saw Dr. Li at KLM/EyeMd in March and we were never told this before. This is really unacceptable and unprofessional. We will not be coming back to you!!!!

I've been to many doctors in my life but this was only my second surgery and I was terrified. Dr…read more Polla took his time with me explaining everything making sure I understood the procedure and telling me I'd be fine. He is so knowledgeable and has such a calming voice and a caring demeanor. In all honestly, you don't see that too often these days. He was the same during surgery talking me through everything he was doing adding that I was doing great. I'm grateful for a wonderful procedure and a better recovery time. Linda Lenzi

Dr. Polla recently performed two difficult cataract surgeries on me, and I would be remiss if I…read moredidn't post a review of the care he rendered. I don't think there are enough favorable superlatives in the English language to describe just how amazing he is. Competent, knowledgeable, meticulous, and caring are just the tip of the iceberg. He is a gifted surgeon and a compassionate human being. He has an easygoing demeanor but is serious about ensuring favorable outcomes for his patients. He has a unique ability to communicate so that his explanations and instructions are comprehensive and easy to follow. He addressed all of my concerns with much-needed reassurance. And ... he literally restored my vision. I feel lucky indeed that Dr. Polla is my ophthalmologist, and I also want to give a huge shout-out to his staff: the assistants too are excellent and caring, as are the efficient and hardworking people at the front desk. Brighton Eye is the place to go for cataract surgery and any eye-related problems. I highly recommend Dr. Polla and am happy to share my experience with this healthcare provider and his office.

Dr. Rosberger and his staff are probably the best retina specialist office I have ever been to. I…read morehad a retinal hemorrhage emergency and was originally referred to a retina specialist office in Greenwich Village. I waited over 3 hours past my appointment time and the Dr. had terrible bedside manner and barely took the time to explain to me my issue before she stuck a needle into my eye. I found MaculaCare and came to Dr. Roseberger for my follow up visit instead of the retina specialist in Greenwich. His staff, especially the front desk Crystal was so kind, patient, efficient throughout the whole process. Dr. Roseberger has excellent bedside manner, he saw me on time, he took his time to explain everything to me and was very reassuring. I am so thankful to have found MAculaCare

excellent experience!!! professional and caring staff short…read morewait time. dr.sleem performed my cataract surgery for both eyes several weeks apart. he put me at ease explained everything and turned out perfect could not have been a better experience 20/20 vision dr.sleem was available at all times for my questions and returned my calls. he's an excellent surgeon who cares about his patients. thank you hal.g

he is the best, and so lovely! his assistants are very nice! They are know their job perfectly!…read moreBless this doctor for his competence and his amazing personality