Dr. Norman A. Saffra
Overview
Norman Saffra is an Ophthalmologist in Hewlett, New York. Dr. Saffra is highly rated in 34 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Detachment, Cataract, and Cataract Removal.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 31 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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.
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Dr. Spaide specializes in diseases of the retina and vitreous. His particular interests include retinal surgery, Macular Degeneration, Macular Holes, Macular Pucker, Diabetic Retinopathy, and intraocular inflammation. He has published more than 300 articles and 50 book chapters and 9 books about the diagnosis and treatment of Retinal Diseases. He has given lectures around the world.He has a remarkable number of “firsts” in retinal diseases including the development of autofluorescence imaging using a fundus camera and the first practical method to image deeper structures in the eye with optical coherence tomography. These imaging methods now are used around the world. He has described many new findings and diseases of the eye and helped develop many novel treatments. He has developed numerous surgical instruments that were named after him and holds patents for ophthalmic inventions.He is the recipient of the Richard and Hilda Rosenthal Foundation Award in the Visual Sciences, the Senior Honor Award from the American Society of Retinal Surgeons, and the Senior Achievement Award from the American Academy of Opthalmology and the Prix Soubrane de la Recherche en Ophthalmologie, Award of Merit from the Retina Society, the Henkind Award, Coscas Award, Nataraja Pillai Award, W. Richard Green MD Award, George Theodossiadis Award, Founders Award, American Society of Retinal Surgeons, Life Achievement Honor Award, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Spaide is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, Geographic Atrophy, and Vitrectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Norman A. Saffra
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Norman A. Saffra?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Norman A. Saffra by calling their office at 855-295-4144. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Norman A. Saffra a top-rated expert for Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Norman A. Saffra is classified as an Distinguished expert for Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, 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. Norman A. Saffra specialize in?
While Dr. Norman A. Saffra is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Retinal Detachment. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Norman A. Saffra participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Norman A. Saffra has published 31 articles and abstracts on conditions like Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. You can view a list of Dr. Norman A. Saffra's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Norman A. Saffra accept my insurance?
Dr. Norman A. Saffra accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 855-295-4144 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Saffra isDistinguished. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- CataractDr. Saffra isDistinguished. Learn about Cataract.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Saffra isDistinguished. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Saffra isDistinguished. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Saffra isDistinguished. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
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- Adie SyndromeDr. Saffra isAdvanced. Learn about Adie Syndrome.
- AmblyopiaDr. Saffra isAdvanced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- BlepharitisDr. Saffra isAdvanced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- Central Serous ChorioretinopathyDr. Saffra isAdvanced. Learn about Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Saffra isAdvanced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Congenital CataractDr. Saffra isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Cataract.
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- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- AlbinismDr. Saffra isExperienced. Learn about Albinism.
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Saffra isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- AniridiaDr. Saffra isExperienced. Learn about Aniridia.
- AstigmatismDr. Saffra isExperienced. Learn about Astigmatism.
- Bell's PalsyDr. Saffra isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.