The 20 Best Interstitial Keratitis Doctors Near Me in New York, US

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The 20 Best Interstitial Keratitis Doctors in New York, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 999 doctor with experience in Interstitial Keratitis near New York, US. Of these, 729 are Experienced, 201 are Advanced and 69 are Distinguished.

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    David T. Griger
    Experienced in Interstitial Keratitis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Interstitial Keratitis
    Rheumatology

    Bassett Medical Center

    1 Atwell Road, 
    Cooperstown, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Griger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Paget's Disease of Bone, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

    Laura Kilty
    Experienced in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology

    Bassett Medical Center

    1 Atwell Road, 
    Cooperstown, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Kilty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Glaucoma, Blepharitis, and Esotropia.

    John Seedor
    Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Ophthalmology At MEETH

    210 East 64th Street, 7th Floor, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Seedor is an Ophthalmologist in New York, New York. Dr. Seedor is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Fuchs Dystrophy, Interstitial Keratitis, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Corneal Transplant, and Trabeculectomy.

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    George Tung
    Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    2450 Merrick Road, 
    Bellmore, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Tung is an Ophthalmologist in Bellmore, New York. Dr. Tung is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Dry Eye Syndrome, Eyelid Bump, and Chalazion.

    Joann J. Kang
    Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology

    Montefiore Medical Center

    111 East 210th Street, 
    Bronx, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joann Kang, MD, is Director, Cornea and Refractive Surgery and Associate Professor, Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at Montefiore Einstein. A well-recognized physician and surgeon, Dr. Kang is devoted to patient care, surgery, research and teaching. Her clinical and surgical expertise includes cataract surgery, full and partial thickness corneal transplantation, ocular surface surgery/reconstruction, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) and laser vision correction such as laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) and photorefractive keratectomy (PRK).Dr. Kang received her Bachelor of Science from Cornell University. She then pursued her Doctorate in Medicine at Columbia University, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. After completing her transitional medicine internship at Maimonides Medical Center, she completed her three-year ophthalmology residency at Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, University of Illinois at Chicago and was elected chief resident in her final year. Following this, she completed a corneal and external disease fellowship at the New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai. Dr. Kang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. Her top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Glaucoma, Cataract, Corneal Transplant, and Trabeculectomy.

    Samuel Baharestani
    Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
    Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
    260 East Main Street, Suite 201, 
    Smithtown, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish

    Samuel Baharestani is an Ophthalmologist in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Baharestani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, Ptosis, and Eyelid Drooping.

    David C. Ritterband
    Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
    Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Ophthalmology At MEETH

    210 East 64th Street, 7th Floor, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David C. Ritterband MD, FACS is a Professor of Ophthalmology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Prior to joining Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital (MEETH)/Northwell Eye Institute, he was a Professor of Ophthalmology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mt Sinai and System Director of the Refractive Surgery Service for the Mount Sinai Health System. At MEETH he has assumed leadership of the Refractive Surgery division and the Laser Vision Correction Center and sees patients at the Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital on 64th Street. Dr. Ritterband is a graduate of Duke University and received his medical degree at New York Medical College where he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha, the national medical honor society. He completed his Ophthalmology Residency at New York Medical College where he was elected Chief Resident. He completed his Corneal and External disease and Refractive Surgery Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Eye and Ear Institute. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American College of Surgeons. He is a past president of the Ocular Microbiology and Immunology Group and a long time Medical Board member of the Eye Bank for Sight Restoration in New York City, the world's first Eye Bank. In addition to maintaining a busy tertiary-care referral practice in New York City, Dr. Ritterband is a nationally recognized physician, scientist, and surgeon. He has published over 250 medical and scientific papers, book chapters, monographs, and research abstracts. He has lectured widely in the United States on cornea, cataract, and refractive surgery topics. His clinical and research interests include cornea transplantation, cataract surgery, ocular drug development, laser refractive surgery, and ocular infections. A committed teacher and mentor, he has trained over 50 clinical cornea fellows first at the highly regarded AUPO certified corneal fellowship program at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary and continuing with the current AUPO corneal fellowship program at Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital. Dr. Ritterband has received numerous awards including an Honor Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology and has been named multiple times to New York Magazine's Best Doctors, Castle Connolly's Top Doctors, and the NY Times Magazine's Super Doctors. In addition, while at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary he received 6 Resident Outstanding Teaching and Dedicated Service Awards. Dr. Ritterband is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Endophthalmitis, Interstitial Keratitis, Corneal Transplant, and Trabeculectomy.

    Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    3860 Victory Boulevard, 
    Staten Island, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ramin Mostafavi is an Ophthalmologist in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Mostafavi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Cataract.

    Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    260 East Main Street, Suite 201, 
    Smithtown, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Martin is an Ophthalmologist in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Martin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
    Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
    114 East 27th Street, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    My practice focuses on cataract and refractive surgery using advanced technology, multifocal intraocular lenses and laser treatment to improve people's vision and make them less dependent on glasses. Each patient is unique and different approaches are applied depending on the individual's lifestyle needs. I deliver world class care and surgery to the patient in order to help them achieve their goals. Dr. Ellant is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Blepharitis, Eyelid Bump, and Cataract.

    Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    260 East Main Street, Suite 201, 
    Smithtown, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Spanish

    John Mauro is an Ophthalmologist in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Mauro is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Interstitial Keratitis.

    Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    601 Suffolk Avenue, 
    Brentwood, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi

    Shetal Shah is an Ophthalmologist in Brentwood, New York. Dr. Shah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. Her top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Interstitial Keratitis, Kallikrein Hypertension, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    590 Nicolls Road, 
    Deer Park, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Faye Knoll is an Ophthalmologist in Deer Park, New York. Dr. Knoll is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. Her top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Pterygium.

    Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    2464 Coney Island Avenue, Suite 3, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Offers Telehealth

    Yuliya Giyaur is an Ophthalmologist in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Giyaur is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. Her top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Interstitial Keratitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Glaucoma.

    Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
    Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
    125 Kennedy Drive, Suite 400, 
    Hauppauge, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    John Passarelli is an Ophthalmologist in Hauppauge, New York. Dr. Passarelli is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Kallikrein Hypertension, Diabetic Retinopathy, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Blepharitis.

    Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    4277 Hempstead Turnpike, Suite 109, 
    Bethpage, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ted Karl is an Ophthalmologist in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Karl is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, Interstitial Keratitis, and Glaucoma.

    Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    700 New York Avenue, 
    Huntington, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Craig Richter is an Ophthalmologist in Huntington, New York. Dr. Richter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Chalazion, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Cataract.

    Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    601 Suffolk Avenue, 
    Brentwood, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raju Sarwal is an Ophthalmologist in Brentwood, New York. Dr. Sarwal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Kallikrein Hypertension, Glaucoma, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

    Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    1940 Commerce Street, 
    Yorktown Heights, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jing Wang is an Ophthalmologist in Yorktown Heights, New York. Dr. Wang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, and Blepharitis.

    Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    100 Motor Parkway, Suite 110, 
    Hauppauge, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    David Immanuel is an Ophthalmologist in Hauppauge, New York. Dr. Immanuel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Pterygium, Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Interstitial Keratitis?

    Interstitial keratitis is inflammation of the tissue of the cornea, the clear window on the front of the eye. This condition can lead to vision loss.

    When should I see an Interstitial Keratitis doctor in New York, US?

    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 an Interstitial Keratitis doctor in New York, US?

    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 Interstitial Keratitis doctors in New York, US?

    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 Interstitial Keratitis doctors in New York, US?

    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 an Interstitial Keratitis doctor in New York, US?

    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 Interstitial Keratitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Interstitial Keratitis 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 an Interstitial Keratitis doctor in New York, US?

    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 Interstitial Keratitis 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 Interstitial Keratitis 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 Interstitial Keratitis doctors in New York, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Interstitial Keratitis 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 an Interstitial Keratitis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Interstitial Keratitis 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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