Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD
Ophthalmologist
603.3 mi · 4299 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10312
At a glance
4.80 stars (10 reviews)
96% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 34 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Emblem Health, Medicare, more+ ·
Works at Michael Nejat
2 office locations
Speaks English
4.80
10 reviews
Bedside manner
4.8
Wait time
4.1
Recent reviews
Office is very clean & beautiful- girl at the desk was very nice. The Dr. answered all my questions so that I left there satisfied.
More than 1 year agoLN
Dr. Gerstenfeld is absolutely wonderful! Extremely knowledgeable and explained my exam thoroughly. The office staff is wonderful and extremely helpful. I would refer any of my friends and family to this office.
More than 1 year agoEB
Office locations
1
1.
Michael Nejat
603.3 mi · 4299 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY, 10312
2
2.
Michael Nejat
606.3 mi · 1500 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY, 10301
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Emblem Health
UnitedHealthcare
VSP
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Emblem Health
Popular visit reasons
Eye Emergency Visit
Eye Infection
Eyeglasses
General Eye Consultation
Glaucoma Consultation
Keratoconus
Retina Consultation
Retinal Detachment
Eye Emergency Visit
Eye Infection
Eyeglasses
General Eye Consultation
More about Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD
Dr. David Gerstenfeld received his undergraduate degree from Duke University. He then attended medical school at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where he achieved the highest academic award, entry into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor medical society. Dr. Gerstenfeld then performed his residency training in ophthalmology at the Albert Einstein University Hospital system, where he gained experience learning under some of the top minds in the field at Montefiore Medical Center.
He entered private practice in 1992 in Staten Island. Dr. Gerstenfeld was one of the first ophthalmic surgeons in the US to begin performing clear cornea topical anesthesia cataract surgery in the mid-1990s. He has done thousands of cataract surgeries and trained many of the top young ophthalmologists in the world at the Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat hospital.
Many of Dr. Gerstenfeld’s colleagues have come to observe his surgical techniques at the state of the art surgical suite at Staten Island University Hospital. Today, Dr. Gerstenfeld is at the cutting edge in both eye surgery in the operating room, as well as office based laser surgery. Board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology in 1993, Dr. Gerstenfeld is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
Morristown Memorial Hospital, Internship in Ophthalmology
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, Montefiore Medical Center, Residency in Ophthalmology
Practice
Michael Nejat
Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1386618098
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.80
Wait time
4.10
Bedside manner
4.80
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10 reviews
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What a nice & friendly doctor! I always got nervous for my eyes but he made me so comfortable knowing my eyes are healthy!
More than 1 year agoGP
He was pleasant and professional.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Very good exam, friendly Dr.!
More than 1 year agoGA
Nice guy, got glasses and now I see alot better.
More than 1 year agoCR
Office is very clean & beautiful- girl at the desk was very nice. The Dr. answered all my questions so that I left there satisfied.
More than 1 year agoLN
Explained until I understood completely.
More than 1 year agoKP
Dr. Gerstenfeld is absolutely wonderful! Extremely knowledgeable and explained my exam thoroughly. The office staff is wonderful and extremely helpful. I would refer any of my friends and family to this office.
More than 1 year agoEB
First of all I called in pain with a scratch corner & they got me an appointment within an hour! Great friendly staff!! Dr. puts drops in my eyes & pain went away immediately!
More than 1 year agoJC
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What practice does Dr. David Gerstenfeld work with?
Dr. David Gerstenfeld works with Michael Nejat.
Where is Dr. David Gerstenfeld's office located?
Dr. David Gerstenfeld has 2 office locations in Staten Island, view full addresses on Dr. Gerstenfeld's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. David Gerstenfeld have?
Dr. David Gerstenfeld is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. David Gerstenfeld?
Dr. David Gerstenfeld frequently sees patients for Eye Emergency Visit, Eye Infection, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, and Retina Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. David Gerstenfeld on their profile.
What languages does Dr. David Gerstenfeld speak?
Dr. David Gerstenfeld speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. David Gerstenfeld in reviews?
10 patients have reviewed Dr. David Gerstenfeld. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.8/5. They have a 4.8/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.1/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.