Dr. Andrea L. Blitzer

Ophthalmology
NYU Langone Internal Medicine Associates
222 E 41st St, 
New York, NY 
Offers Telehealth
10 Years of Experience
NYU Langone Internal Medicine Associates
222 E 41st St, 
New York, NY 

Overview

Andrea Blitzer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Keratoconus, Strabismus, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Corneal Transplant, and Microvascular Decompression.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Year

2016

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in IA

Hospital Affiliations

Bellevue Hospital Center
Nyu Langone Hospitals

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Walgreens
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Locations

NYU Langone Internal Medicine Associates
222 E 41st St, New York, NY 10017

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

15 Total Publications

Oxidative Stress in Keratoconus Is Evident in Tear Fluid and Stromal Cells and Alleviated in Cell Culture by Sulforaphane.
Oxidative Stress in Keratoconus Is Evident in Tear Fluid and Stromal Cells and Alleviated in Cell Culture by Sulforaphane.
Journal: Investigative ophthalmology & visual science
Published: May 01, 2026
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Is Dr. Andrea L. Blitzer a top-rated expert for Keratoconus?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Andrea L. Blitzer is classified as an Experienced expert for Keratoconus, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Andrea L. Blitzer specialize in?

While Dr. Andrea L. Blitzer is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Keratoconus, Corneal Transplant, and Strabismus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

Does Dr. Andrea L. Blitzer participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Andrea L. Blitzer has published 15 articles and abstracts on conditions like Keratoconus. You can view a list of Dr. Andrea L. Blitzer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Andrea L. Blitzer accept my insurance?

Dr. Andrea L. Blitzer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-263-2574 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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