Male 65 years


Dr. Paul P Svitra, MD



Ophthalmology   -  New York,  New Hyde Park

 Overview

Dr. Paul P Svitra, MD works in New Hyde Park, New York is a specialist in Ophthalmology and graduated Duke Eye Center in 1990. Dr. Svitra is affiliated with Glen Cove Hospital, North Shore University Hospital and practicing for 39 years

 Specialties

  • Ophthalmology

 Conditions

• Abscess
• Anorectal Abscess and Fistula
• Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease
• Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Type 1
• Chronic Joint Pain
• Hallucinogen Dependence
• Inner Ear Repair
• Keratoconus
• Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
• Lung Cancer
  ...
• Neuropathy, Distal Hereditary Motor, Jerash Type
• Nickel Contact Allergy
• Paraesophageal Hernia
• Parasomnias
• Radical Hysterectomies for Cervical Cancer
• Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
• Ritalin Abuse
• Rumination Disorder
• Salivary Gland Surgery
• Sebaceous Carcinoma of the Eyelid
• Stereotactic Lesions
• Temporal Bone Disorder
• Transarterial Chemoembolization
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 Procedures

• Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
• Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear

 Board Certifications

  • Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

 Years Since Graduation

  • 39

 State License

  • New York

 Spoken Languages

  • Spanish

 Education & Training

Fellowship Hospital

Duke Eye Center

Durham, NC, USA

Year completed: 1990

Medical School

Joan Sanford I Weill Medical College Of Cornell University

New York, NY, United States

Graduated: 1984

Residency Hospital

Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary

Boston, MA, USA

Year completed: 1989

Undergraduate Schools

New York University

New York, NY, USA

Graduated: 1979

Internship Hospital

Winthrop-University Hospital

Mineola, NY, USA

Year completed: 1985

 Awards

1   AAO
2   American Academy of Ophthalmology
3   ARVO
4   Board member
5   Curriculum Vitae Provided on reqest, containing approximately 50 articles, presentations and abstracts, both in the United States, Europe, and South America
6   Diabetic Retinopathy 50 years ago was a leading cause of blindness in all ages. Today, if properly monitored, and treated with laser and surgery, the risks have been greatly reduced.
7   New York Medical Society
8   New York State Medical Association
9   New York State Ophthalmological Society
10   North Shore Hospital-Cornell Medical Center
11   Retina Society
12   THe need for close monitoring and noting early signs of wet exudative macular degeneration leads to preservation of vision.

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Dr. Svitra has provided years of excellent care, managing my diabetic retinopathy. His experience and level of expertise... is superb, and he is a caring, thorough, and attentive physician, always taking the time to address my questions and concerns. I would highly recommend him for anyone with a serious retinal condition. more details



 Office Locations


Primary location

 Paul P Svitra MD
3003 New Hyde Parks Road Suite 203
New York (NY)
New Hyde Park
11042
 Phone:(516) 327-0505
Additional data:
Avg. Appt. Time for Existing Patients:    30 days
Avg. Appt. Time for New Patients:    3 days
Avg. Wait Room Time:    3 minutes
Free Standing Surgery Center?    No
Office Volume:    30 patients per day
Performs Procedures On Site?    No
Year Dr. Svitra Joined Practice:    1985

Other Office Locations

 Paul P Svitra MD
70 East Sunrise Highway Suite 409
New York (NY)
New Hyde Park
11581
 Phone:(516) 825-3000

Accepting New Patients

  • Yes
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Paul P Svitra MD, 3003 New Hyde Parks Road Suite 203, New Hyde Park, New York (NY), 11042




 Insurances Accepted (check insurance plans)

  • Aetna
  • Aetna HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP)
  • Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP) HMO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Cigna
  • Cigna HMO
  • Cigna PPO
  • EmblemHealth
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • Freedom Plan
  • GHI PPO
  • Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
  • Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York (HIP) PPO
  • Humana
  • MagnaCare
  • MagnaCare PPO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare MCR
  • MultiPlan
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Navigate HMO
  • Navigate POS
  • Open Access Plus
  • Options PPO
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Oxford Liberty
  • PHCS Network PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • UnitedHealthCare

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 Affiliated Hospitals


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Glen Cove Hospital

101 Saint Andrews Lane New York NY, Glen Cove, 11542

Glen Cove Hospital is a hospital located in Glen Cove, NY. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 8 of 8 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 5 of 8 procedures.



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North Shore University Hospital

300 Community Drive New York NY, Manhasset, 11030

North Shore University Hospital is a hospital located in Manhasset, NY. This hospital reports jointly with North Shore University Hospital Syosset. Therefore the ratings and awards apply to multiple hospitals and this specific hospital may not provide all rated services. Procedures/Diagnosis costs a...



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