Dr. Alden Leifer, MD
Ophthalmologist
605.9 mi · 680 Broadway, Suite 114, Paterson, NJ 07514
At a glance
4.90 stars (59 reviews)
98% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 25 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Emblem Health, Medicare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, Doctor of Medicine
Works at Alden Leifer, MD and Associates
4.90
59 reviews
Bedside manner
4.9
Wait time
4.3
Recent reviews
I absolutely love my technician Maria best side manner and professionalism she was very thorough in explaining everything and when the eye doctor came to see me she was very sympathetic and clear it was a wonderful experience They are all very friendly and kind I hope to see them again soon.
January 22, 2019Mary P.Verified patient
Since I enter the office Doctor Leifer staff were super polite. Brought my children for the first time and the doctor explained everything which was fascinated for my kids. The techs were also very nice!! Great office
November 3, 2017Emely P.Verified patient
Office location
Alden Leifer, MD and Associates
605.9 mi · 680 Broadway, Suite 114, Paterson, NJ, 07514
Alden Leifer does not participate in Zocdoc to offer online booking at this time
Similar providers on Zocdoc
Top-rated
Closest to you
Available today
Dr. Sierra Jin, MD
Ophthalmologist
3.8540 reviews
9 mi23 W Palisade Ave, Englewood, NJ, 07631
Next available: May 12
3.8540 reviews
9 mi23 W Palisade Ave, Englewood, NJ, 07631
Next available: May 12
Dr. Evelyn Icasiano, MD
Ophthalmologist
4.89311 reviews
14.5 mi150 E 32nd St, Ste 102 - Physician Eyecare of NY, New York, NY, 10016
Next available: May 14
4.89311 reviews
14.5 mi150 E 32nd St, Ste 102 - Physician Eyecare of NY, New York, NY, 10016
Next available: May 14
Dr. Marcia Tapper-Rosenberg, MD
Ophthalmologist
4.45366 reviews
15 mi32 Union Square East, 7th Floor, New York, NY, 10003
Next available: Apr 28
4.45366 reviews
15 mi32 Union Square East, 7th Floor, New York, NY, 10003
Next available: Apr 28
There are currently no additional providers matching this criteria
Dr. Ayman Matta, MD
Ophthalmologist
3.95284 reviews
3.5 mi1033 US-46, Ste 105, Clifton, NJ, 07013
Next available: Apr 24
3.95284 reviews
3.5 mi1033 US-46, Ste 105, Clifton, NJ, 07013
Next available: Apr 24
Dr. William Cohn, OD
Optometrist
4.93129 reviews
5 mi360 Rte 46 E, Totowa, NJ, 07512
Next available: Apr 23
4.93129 reviews
5 mi360 Rte 46 E, Totowa, NJ, 07512
Next available: Apr 23
Dr. Laila Abbas, OD
Optometrist
4.9484 reviews
6 mi348 Main St, Hackensack, NJ, 07601
Next available: May 1
4.9484 reviews
6 mi348 Main St, Hackensack, NJ, 07601
Next available: May 1
In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Emblem Health
UnitedHealthcare
VSP
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Emblem Health
Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Vitreous opacities and degeneration
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery
Glaucoma surgery
Glaucoma
Vitreous opacities and degeneration
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery
Glaucoma surgery
More about Dr. Alden Leifer, MD
Dr. Alden Leifer has over a quarter century experience in the eye care field. After completing the prestigious Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, he joined the US Army and trained as an ophthalmologist in the world renowned Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. After spending two additional years as Assistant Chief of Ophthalmology at Fort Dix, NJ, he started his private practice in Paterson, NJ.
Dr. Leifer maintains special interests in cataract, glaucoma and diabetes and has always been dedicated to keeping up with the newest and best technology and offering that to his patients in the office. He is the staff ophthalmologist at the Passaic County Jail and North Jersey Developmental Center for over 20 years. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the New Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology. In his spare time. Dr. Leifer enjoys traveling, photography, community participation and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, Doctor of Medicine
The Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center, Residency in Internal Medicine
Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Residency in Ophthalmology
Practice
Alden Leifer, MD and Associates
Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology
Professional memberships
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Background
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Hebrew
Hindi
Russian
Gujarati
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1093740375
Alden Leifer does not participate in Zocdoc to offer online booking at this time
Similar providers on Zocdoc
Top-rated
Closest to you
Available today
Dr. Sierra Jin, MD
Ophthalmologist
3.8540 reviews
9 mi23 W Palisade Ave, Englewood, NJ, 07631
Next available: May 12
3.8540 reviews
9 mi23 W Palisade Ave, Englewood, NJ, 07631
Next available: May 12
Dr. Evelyn Icasiano, MD
Ophthalmologist
4.89311 reviews
14.5 mi150 E 32nd St, Ste 102 - Physician Eyecare of NY, New York, NY, 10016
Next available: May 14
4.89311 reviews
14.5 mi150 E 32nd St, Ste 102 - Physician Eyecare of NY, New York, NY, 10016
Next available: May 14
Dr. Marcia Tapper-Rosenberg, MD
Ophthalmologist
4.45366 reviews
15 mi32 Union Square East, 7th Floor, New York, NY, 10003
Next available: Apr 28
4.45366 reviews
15 mi32 Union Square East, 7th Floor, New York, NY, 10003
Next available: Apr 28
There are currently no additional providers matching this criteria
Dr. Ayman Matta, MD
Ophthalmologist
3.95284 reviews
3.5 mi1033 US-46, Ste 105, Clifton, NJ, 07013
Next available: Apr 24
3.95284 reviews
3.5 mi1033 US-46, Ste 105, Clifton, NJ, 07013
Next available: Apr 24
Dr. William Cohn, OD
Optometrist
4.93129 reviews
5 mi360 Rte 46 E, Totowa, NJ, 07512
Next available: Apr 23
4.93129 reviews
5 mi360 Rte 46 E, Totowa, NJ, 07512
Next available: Apr 23
Dr. Laila Abbas, OD
Optometrist
4.9484 reviews
6 mi348 Main St, Hackensack, NJ, 07601
Next available: May 1
4.9484 reviews
6 mi348 Main St, Hackensack, NJ, 07601
Next available: May 1
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.90
Wait time
4.35
Bedside manner
4.93
Your trust is our top concern, so providers can't pay to alter or remove reviews. We also don't publish reviews that contain any private patient health information. Learn more here
59 reviews
Most relevant
He was very thorough and very kind. The doctor and his staff are very professional and they listen to your concerns.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Pleasant manner, explained results thoroughly. Office staff was friendly and helpful and efficient with psperwork
February 12, 2015Lenny M.Verified patient
Dr. Leifer & his staff are very kind & knowledgable, they take the time to explain everything as they go along.
More than 1 year agoDW
Wow loved it so unto date with technology and such a polite staff and Dr. D wow God bless her beautiful soul...
More than 1 year agoVivian R.Verified patient
My family and I have been going to him for the past 4 years. Nice, friendly and down to earth Doctor.
August 22, 2016Initials hidden
The staff was extremely courteous and very helpful... My experience overall was outstanding!!!
February 16, 2018Clarence W P.Verified patient
Very professional staff, office clean and modern and the treatment was A1, Very pleased
May 1, 2018Rafael C.Verified patient
The doctor and his staff were very professional. They was also very patient with me.
More than 1 year agoHJ
very patient and understanding. explained everything and took his time with me
June 20, 2016William W.Verified patient
Very nice place, the staff very professionals and he is an amazing Doctor.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Excellent. Great bedside manner & very professional by doctor & staff.
More than 1 year agoBJ
The services were great and I found Dr. Leifer highly knowledgeable.
May 11, 2015Sabreen A.Verified patient
He’s a great doctor! Takes out the time to address your concerns.
More than 1 year agoShahla M.Verified patient
Very good and professional, except for the wait time to be seen.
More than 1 year agoElie S.Verified patient
I absolutely love my technician Maria best side manner and professionalism she was very thorough in explaining everything and when the eye doctor came to see me she was very sympathetic and clear it was a wonderful experience They are all very friendly and kind I hope to see them again soon.
January 22, 2019Mary P.Verified patient
Excellent!!!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Everyone besides the doctor was great :)
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Since I enter the office Doctor Leifer staff were super polite. Brought my children for the first time and the doctor explained everything which was fascinated for my kids. The techs were also very nice!! Great office
November 3, 2017Emely P.Verified patient
Dr. Leifer was very cordial and put me at ease. He was very thorough and explained everything in layman's terms. His staff was professional, friendly and welcoming.
September 5, 2017Zoraida R.Verified patient
Every time I go there are updates and improvements to the physical office. It is always kept clean and new.
The staff is always so nice, friendly and helpful. The smiles and good feelings are catching.
August 18, 2017Mark T.Verified patient
This is my second visit with Dr. Leifer since my initial visit in 2014. He is professional and he displayed genuine concern about my health. He took the time to answer my questions and explain ed and interpreted my eye images on the screen.
May 9, 2017Initials hidden
Awesome ??
January 13, 2017Ethan C.Verified patient
Great customer services!!excelent!!!
January 5, 2017Elvis C.Verified patient
Very professional and clean offices and rooms
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Fue mi primera vez y tuve una linda experiencia no se mucho english y pense que se me haria dificil comprender pero todos saben un poco de español gracias a todo el personal que me atendio
August 16, 2016Katherine A.Verified patient
An excellent professional!
January 29, 2016Miriam R.Verified patient
Loved it, very professional and knowledgeable
November 30, 2015Modesto E.Verified patient
It was pretty quick
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Everyone was very friendly and very very professional, I was attended quickly and all knowledge understood clearly and professional by the doctor, I would recommend this eye doctor.
October 27, 2015Luis R.Verified patient
November 5, 2018Jigisha V.Verified patient
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
June 22, 2018Stephanie C.Verified patient
June 22, 2018Stephanie C.Verified patient
June 7, 2018Jemel W.Verified patient
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
January 26, 2018Lenny M.Verified patient
November 28, 2017Zierra D.Verified patient
November 8, 2017Rhonda T.Verified patient
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
September 19, 2017Veronica B.Verified patient
September 6, 2017Roxanna R.Verified patient
September 5, 2017Ian R.Verified patient
August 29, 2017Keyla G.Verified patient
August 28, 2017Initials hidden
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
January 16, 2017Lenny M.Verified patient
December 5, 2016Mayda N.Verified patient
Loading...
What practice does Dr. Alden Leifer work with?
Dr. Alden Leifer works with Alden Leifer, MD and Associates.
Where is Dr. Alden Leifer's office located?
Dr. Alden Leifer's office is located at 680 Broadway, Paterson, NJ 07514.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alden Leifer have?
Dr. Alden Leifer is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Alden Leifer?
Dr. Alden Leifer frequently sees patients for Contact Lenses, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, Refractive Surgery Consultation, and Retina Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Alden Leifer on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Alden Leifer speak?
Dr. Alden Leifer speaks English, Spanish, Hebrew, Hindi, Russian, and Gujarati.
How do patients rate Dr. Alden Leifer in reviews?
59 patients have reviewed Dr. Alden Leifer. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.9/5. They have a 4.93/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.35/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.