The 20 Best Cataract Doctors Near Me in ridge, NY

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Cataract near ridge, NY. Of these, 13 are Advanced, 10 are Distinguished and 9 are Experienced.

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32 providers found
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Aaron Avni
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Aaron Avni
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Sightmd

    1500 Route 112 Bldg 6, 
    Port Jefferson Station, NY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    631-331-1414
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Aaron Avni is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Port Jefferson Station, New York. Dr. Avni is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Chalazion, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Avni is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Daniel C. Hamou
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Daniel C. Hamou
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Eye Institute At Port Jefferson

    251 East Oakland Avenue, 
    Port Jefferson, NY 
     (8.7 miles away)
    631-473-5329
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Hamou is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Port Jefferson, New York. Dr. Hamou is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Eyelid Bump, Chalazion, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Dr. Hamou is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Hamou is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Marc Dinowitz
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Marc Dinowitz
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Eye Institute At Port Jefferson

    251 East Oakland Avenue, 
    Port Jefferson, NY 
     (8.7 miles away)
    631-473-5329
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Marc Dinowitz is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Port Jefferson, New York. Dr. Dinowitz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Glaucoma. Dr. Dinowitz is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Dinowitz is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health

    75 N Country Rd, 
    Port Jefferson, NY 
     (8.9 miles away)
    631-473-1320
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Conners is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Port Jefferson, New York. Dr. Conners is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Blepharitis, Pinguecula, and Chalazion.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Robert J. Noecker
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Robert J. Noecker
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4 Technology Dr Ste 150, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (10.0 miles away)
    631-941-1400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robert Noecker is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Noecker is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Jack K. Oats
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Jack K. Oats
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4 Technology Dr Ste 150, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (10.0 miles away)
    631-941-1400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jack Oats is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Oats is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Nearsightedness, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Chalazion.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. John R. Wittpenn
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. John R. Wittpenn
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4 Technology Dr Ste 150, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (10.0 miles away)
    631-941-1476
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Wittpenn is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Wittpenn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Anzhelika Vaccaro
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Anzhelika Vaccaro
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4 Technology Dr Ste 150, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (10.0 miles away)
    631-941-1400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Anzhelika Vaccaro is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Vaccaro is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, Cataract, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Alexander Llinas
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Alexander Llinas
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Sightmd NY (Toc Eye) Wading River

    Wading River, NY 
     (5.6 miles away)
    631-209-4200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Alexander Llinas is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Wading River, New York. Dr. Llinas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Chalazion, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Eyelid Bump.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Ketan G. Laud
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Ketan G. Laud
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Sightmd

    1500 Route 112 Bldg 6, 
    Port Jefferson Station, NY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    631-331-1414
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ketan Laud is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Port Jefferson Station, New York. Dr. Laud is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Experienced in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Eye Institute At Port Jefferson

    251 East Oakland Avenue, 
    Port Jefferson, NY 
     (8.7 miles away)
    631-473-5329
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian, Ukrainian
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    Accepting New Patients

    Victoria Rohring is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Port Jefferson, New York. Dr. Rohring is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Coloboma of Optic Papilla, Coloboma of Optic Nerve, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Rohring is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology. Dr. Rohring is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Faye Knoll
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Faye Knoll
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    233 Union Avenue, 
    Holbrook, NY 
     (11.3 miles away)
    631-285-7311
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Faye Knoll is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Holbrook, New York. Dr. Knoll is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Pterygium. Dr. Knoll is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Knoll is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    SightMD NY (TOC EYE) East Setauket

    3400 Nesconset Hwy Ste 107, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (11.8 miles away)
    631-751-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Vincent Basilice is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Basilice is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract.

    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Philip M. Aries
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Philip M. Aries
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    PJ Optical

    1010 Route 112 Ste 300, 
    Port Jefferson Station, NY 
     (8.1 miles away)
    631-331-1414
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Philip Aries is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Port Jefferson Station, New York. Dr. Aries is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kallikrein Hypertension, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Eyelid Bump.

    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Donna L. Geiger
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Donna L. Geiger
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Otolaryngology Associates Of Long Island

    251 Oakland Ave, 
    Port Jefferson, NY 
     (8.7 miles away)
    631-473-5329
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Donna Geiger is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Port Jefferson, New York. Dr. Geiger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. Her clinical expertise encompasses Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, Cataract, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Kirolos Ibrahim
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Kirolos Ibrahim
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Mather Hospital

    75 N Country Rd, 
    Port Jefferson, NY 
     (8.9 miles away)
    631-686-2549
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kirolos Ibrahim is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Port Jefferson, New York. Dr. Ibrahim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Glaucoma. Dr. Ibrahim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Fadi Z. El
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Fadi Z. El
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4 Technology Dr Ste 150, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (10.0 miles away)
    631-941-1400
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Fadi El is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in East Setauket, New York. Dr. El is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Central Serous Chorioretinopathy. Dr. El is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Timothy Y. Chou
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Timothy Y. Chou
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    33 Research Way, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (10.0 miles away)
    631-444-4090
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Timothy Chou is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Chou is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Glaucoma, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Advanced in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Office

    33 Research Way, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (10.0 miles away)
    631-444-4090
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robert Honkanen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Honkanen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Advanced in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Stony Brook Ophthalmology

    33 Research Way, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (10.0 miles away)
    631-444-4090
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Sarah Weissbart is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Weissbart is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Weissbart is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Cataract?

    A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye.

    When should I see a Cataract doctor near ridge, NY?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Cataract doctor near ridge, NY?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How do I find the best Cataract doctor near ridge, NY?

    You can find a Cataract doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Cataract doctors near ridge, NY?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Cataract doctors near ridge, NY?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Cataract doctor near ridge, NY?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Cataract doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cataract doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Cataract doctor near ridge, NY?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Cataract doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Cataract doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Cataract doctors near ridge, NY?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cataract doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Cataract doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cataract doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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