The 20 Best Congenital Cataract Doctors Near Me in brooklyn, NY

Find the Top Congenital Cataract Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 89 doctor with experience in Congenital Cataract near brooklyn, NY. Of these, 79 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    1229 Broadway, 
    Hewlett, NY 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Yiddish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Norman Saffra is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hewlett, New York. Dr. Saffra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Saffra is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    14 Heyward St, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Sign Language, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Ilana Friedman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Friedman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Amblyopia, Knobloch Syndrome, and Color Blindness. Dr. Friedman is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    NYU Eye Center

    222 E 41st St Fl 3, 
    New York, NY 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stacey Kruger is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Kruger is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Cataract, Strabismus, Amblyopia, Anton Syndrome, and Cataract Removal.

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    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Interfaith Medical Center

    1545 Atlantic Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Berg is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Berg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kallikrein Hypertension, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Presbyopia. Dr. Berg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Royale Pediatric Healthcare PC

    1335 Linden Blvd Ste 126, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deborah Silberman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Silberman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Neuroretinitis, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    719 Grand St Fl 1, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Myers is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Myers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy, Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy, Coats Disease, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    5650 Myrtle Avenue, 
    Ridgewood, NY 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Farsi, Hebrew
    Accepting New Patients

    Ilan Cohen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Ridgewood, New York. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Blepharitis, Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Glaucoma. Dr. Cohen is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Cohen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required
    161 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 203, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Storm is an Ophthalmologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Storm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), Cone Dystrophy, Usher Syndrome Type 2A, and Stargardt Macular Degeneration. Dr. Storm is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Referral may be required

    D Jacob Rosenbaum MD PC

    1310 48th St Ste 207, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacob Rosenbaum is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Rosenbaum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Hereditary Keratitis, and Cataract.

    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Tribeca Retina Specialist PC

    77 Worth St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Angie Wen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Wen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Keratoconus, Blepharitis, Glaucoma, and Cataract. Dr. Wen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    The New York Eye & Ear Infirmary Ophthalmology Associates P.C.

    218 2nd Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kateki Vinod is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Vinod is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Vinod is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    New York Eye And Ear Infirmary Of Mount Sinai

    310 E 14th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Masako Chen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Keratoconus, Interstitial Keratitis, Meibomianitis, Hereditary Keratitis, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    New York Eye And Ear Infirmary Of Mount Sinai

    310 E 14th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gennady Landa is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Landa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Landa is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    New York Eye And Ear Infirmary Of Mount Sinai

    310 E 14th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rebecca Weiss is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Weiss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Allergic Conjunctivitis, Astigmatism, Nearsightedness, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye). Dr. Weiss is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Referral may be required

    The New York Eye And Ear Infirmary

    310 E 14th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ekaterina Semenova is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Semenova is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma of the Eye, Retinoblastoma, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Semenova is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    New York Eye And Ear Infirmary Of Mount Sinai

    310 E 14th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anna Do is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Do is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Dry Eye Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    New York Eye And Ear Infirmary Of Mount Sinai

    310 E 14th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alice Hong is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Hong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, Neurotrophic Keratitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Blepharitis. Dr. Hong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    New York Eye And Ear Infirmary Of Mount Sinai

    310 E 14th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alexander Barash is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Barash is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Retinal Vein Occlusion, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Barash is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    New York Eye And Ear Infirmary Of Mount Sinai

    310 E 14th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rachel Lee is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Meibomianitis, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, and Trabeculectomy.

    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    New York Eye And Ear Infirmary Of Mount Sinai

    310 E 14th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Basile is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Basile is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Glaucoma, Interstitial Keratitis, and Cataract.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Congenital Cataract?

    A congenital cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye that is present at birth. The lens of the eye is normally clear. It focuses light that comes into the eye onto the retina.

    When should I see a Congenital Cataract doctor near brooklyn, 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 Congenital Cataract doctor near brooklyn, 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 does MediFind rank Congenital Cataract doctors near brooklyn, 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 Congenital Cataract doctors near brooklyn, 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 Congenital Cataract doctor near brooklyn, 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 Congenital Cataract doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Congenital 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 Congenital Cataract doctor near brooklyn, 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 Congenital 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 Congenital 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 Congenital Cataract doctors near brooklyn, NY?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Congenital 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 Congenital Cataract doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Congenital 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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