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    MediFind found 181 doctor with experience in Interstitial Keratitis near East Meadow, NY. Of these, 141 are Experienced, 32 are Advanced and 8 are Distinguished.

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    181 providers found
      George Tung
      Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
      Ophthalmology
      Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
      Ophthalmology
      2450 Merrick Road, 
      Bellmore, NY 
       (3.2 miles away)
      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.

      Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
      Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis

      Sight Medical Doctors PLLC

      4277 Hempstead Tpke, Suite 109, 
      Bethpage, NY 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jordan Garelick is an Ophthalmologist in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Garelick is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Blepharitis, Interstitial Keratitis, and Chalazion.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
      Ophthalmology
      Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
      Ophthalmology

      Sight Medical Doctors PLLC

      4277 Hempstead Tpke, Suite 109, 
      Bethpage, NY 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Gregory Cowan is an Ophthalmologist in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Cowan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Interstitial Keratitis, Eyelid Bump, and Chalazion. Dr. Cowan is currently accepting new patients.

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      Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
      Ophthalmology
      Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
      Ophthalmology
      4277 Hempstead Turnpike, Suite 109, 
      Bethpage, NY 
       (4.2 miles away)
      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.

      Carolyn Y. Shih
      Advanced in Interstitial Keratitis
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Interstitial Keratitis
      Ophthalmology
      2185 Wantagh Avenue, 
      Wantagh, NY 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish

      Carolyn Y. Shih, MD, MBA, MPH is the Director of Clinical Research and the Director of Refractive Surgery at the North Shore LIJ Department of Ophthalmology. Dr. Shih received her undergraduate degree with double honors from Brown University where she was elected to become a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Society. Subsequently Dr. Shih attended Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, where she received her Doctorate of Medicine. During medical school, she was named a Rifkind Research Fellow and received the Alvin Behrens Memorial Fund Award. Dr. Shih has also received a Masters in Business Administration and a Masters of Public Health from Columbia University. She subsequently completed her residency at the Harkness Eye Institute at Columbia University and her Corneal and External Disease fellowship at the New York Eye & Ear Infirmary. Dr. Shih specializes in corneal and external diseases and performs corneal transplants such as Penetrating Keratoplasty, Descemet s stripping endothelial Keratoplasty,, and Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty. She also performs cataract surgery and laser vision correction. Dr. Shih has published her clinical research in peer-reviewed journals, authored book chapters and presented at national meetings. She is on the Medical Advisory Board for the New York Organ Donor and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the New York State Ophthalmology Society, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Dr. Shih is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. Her top areas of expertise are Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal.

      Advanced in Interstitial Keratitis
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Interstitial Keratitis
      Ophthalmology

      Ophthalmic Consultants Of Long Island

      30 Merrick Ave, Suite 100, 
      East Meadow, NY 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Elzbieta Mechel is an Ophthalmologist in East Meadow, New York. Dr. Mechel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. Her top areas of expertise are Meibomianitis, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Dacryoadenitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Trabeculectomy.

      Advanced in Interstitial Keratitis
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Interstitial Keratitis
      Ophthalmology
      2450 Merrick Road, 
      Bellmore, NY 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Mandarin

      Sing Li is an Ophthalmologist in Bellmore, New York. Dr. Li is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. Her top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, Eyelid Bump, and Chalazion.

      Bruce M. Zagelbaum
      Experienced in Interstitial Keratitis
      Experienced in Interstitial Keratitis
      360 South Oyster Bay Road, 
      Hicksville, NY 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Zagelbaum is a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology (board certified) and a Fellow of the American College of Ophthalmology (F.A.A.O.) and the American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.). He has written textbooks in ophthalmology, as well as book chapters and peer reviewed articles. He is currently co-editing the 3rd edition of the textbook Ophthalmic Surgical Procedures.His main interests include eye trauma and sports. He is the ophthalmology consultant to The National Football League (NFL) and The Boxing/Mixed Martial Arts Commission. He has been the team ophthalmologist for the New York Jets, New York Mets, New York Islanders, and has worked with Major League Baseball (MLB) and the National Basketball Association (NBA). Dr. Zagelbaum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Glaucoma, and Eyelid Bump.

      Advanced in Interstitial Keratitis
      Advanced in Interstitial Keratitis

      Ophthalmic Consultants Of Long Island

      2000 N Village Ave, 
      Rockville Centre, NY 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Eric Donnenfeld is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Donnenfeld is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Blepharitis, Keratoconus, Cataract Removal, and Trabeculectomy.

      Advanced in Interstitial Keratitis
      Advanced in Interstitial Keratitis

      Ophthalmic Consultants Of Long Island

      2000 N Village Ave, 
      Rockville Centre, NY 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Marguerite Mcdonald is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Mcdonald is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. Her top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Presbyopia, and Allergic Conjunctivitis.

      Advanced in Interstitial Keratitis
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Interstitial Keratitis
      Ophthalmology

      Ophthalmic Consultants Of Long Island

      2000 N Village Ave, 
      Rockville Centre, NY 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gerard D'aversa is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. D'aversa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Glaucoma.

      Advanced in Interstitial Keratitis
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Interstitial Keratitis
      Ophthalmology

      Ophthalmic Consultants Of Long Island

      2000 N Village Ave, 
      Rockville Centre, NY 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Peter Wong is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Wong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Blocked Tear Duct, Entropion, Blepharophimosis Syndrome, Blepharophimosis, and Tissue Biopsy.

      Advanced in Interstitial Keratitis
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Interstitial Keratitis
      Ophthalmology

      South Shore Eye Care Llp

      2185 Wantagh Ave, 
      Wantagh, NY 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jason Flicker is an Ophthalmologist in Wantagh, New York. Dr. Flicker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Eyelid Bump, Chalazion, Meibomianitis, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.

      Jonathan W. Benjamin
      Experienced in Interstitial Keratitis
      Experienced in Interstitial Keratitis
      2185 Wantagh Avenue, 
      Wantagh, NY 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jonathan Benjamin is an Ophthalmologist in Wantagh, New York. Dr. Benjamin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, and Blepharitis.

      Robert F. Rothman
      Experienced in Interstitial Keratitis
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Interstitial Keratitis
      Ophthalmology
      4212 Hempstead Turnpike, 
      Bethpage, NY 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Rothman is an Ophthalmologist in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Rothman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, and Cataract.

      Advanced in Interstitial Keratitis
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Interstitial Keratitis
      Ophthalmology

      Sight Medical Doctors PLLC

      4277 Hempstead Tpke, Suite 109, 
      Bethpage, NY 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Laurence Rubin is an Ophthalmologist in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Rubin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Eyelid Bump, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Meibomianitis, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Dr. Rubin is currently accepting new patients.

      Farihah Anwar
      Experienced in Interstitial Keratitis
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Interstitial Keratitis
      Ophthalmology

      Northwell Health Eye Institute At Bethpage

      4300 Hempstead Turnpike, 
      Bethpage, NY 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Farihah Anwar is an Ophthalmologist in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Anwar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Meibomianitis, Trabeculectomy, and Iridectomy.

      Karen L. Hendler
      Experienced in Interstitial Keratitis
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Interstitial Keratitis
      Ophthalmology

      Northwell Health Eye Institute At Bethpage

      4300 Hempstead Turnpike, 
      Bethpage, NY 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish

      Karen Hendler is an Ophthalmologist in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Hendler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Meibomianitis.

      Jung M. Lee
      Experienced in Interstitial Keratitis
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Interstitial Keratitis
      Ophthalmology

      Northwell Health Eye Institute At Bethpage

      4300 Hempstead Turnpike, 
      Bethpage, NY 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jung Lee is an Ophthalmologist in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Interstitial Keratitis
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Interstitial Keratitis
      Ophthalmology
      2000 North Village Avenue, Suite 402, 
      Rockville Centre, NY 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Henry Perry is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Perry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Keratoconus, Dry Eye Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Corneal Transplant.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 near East Meadow, 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 an Interstitial Keratitis doctor near East Meadow, 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 Interstitial Keratitis doctors near East Meadow, 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 Interstitial Keratitis doctors near East Meadow, 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 an Interstitial Keratitis doctor near East Meadow, 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 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 near East Meadow, 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 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 near East Meadow, NY?

      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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