Dr. Debra Firestone, MD, Warren, NJ

About Dr. Debra Firestone

Debra Firestone, M.D. started her private practice at The Eye Center in 2000. She was born and raised in New York City and received her undergraduate degree in Biology and was Pre-Med at Binghamton University in New York. She then attended Albert Einstein College of Medicine where she graduated with honors and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. She subsequently completed an Internal Medicine Internship at Long Island Jewish Hospital. While at New Jersey Medical School for her ophthalmology residency, Dr. Firestone received an award for excellence in residency and was also chosen as Chief Resident in Ophthalmology. She remains a member of the clinical faculty at Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School where she works with students and residents as a clinical instructor and teaches residents how to perform cataract surgery. Dr. Firestone is Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and did her re-certification in 2013. She has advanced training in all aspects of comprehensive ophthalmology, including the medical and surgical management of cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetes as well as routine eye care. She performs small incision no stitch cataract surgery with and without the LenSx® laser system and has many years of experience with premium intraocular lenses including astigmatism correcting and multifocal implants. When not practicing medicine, Dr. Firestone likes to spend time with her family and dog. She also loves the outdoors and enjoys hiking, skiing, biking, traveling, and playing tennis and golf.

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

Age-related macular degeneration

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Secondary membranaous cataract surgery

Visual impairment and blindness

Cataract

Vitreous opacities and degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Secondary membranaous cataract surgery

Office locations

The Eye Center (1 of 3)

65 Mountain Blvd, Warren, NJ 07059

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The Eye Center (2 of 3)

3900 Park Ave, Ste 106, Edison, NJ 08820

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The Eye Center (3 of 3)

213 Stelton Rd, Piscataway, NJ 08854

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Education and background

Practice names

The Eye Center

Board certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology

Education and training

Medical School - Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, Doctor of Medicine
Binghamton University, Bachelor's
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Residency in Ophthalmology

Awards and publications

CMS Stage 1 2012, 2011
American Academy of Optometry Fellow
Long Island Jewish Hospital, Internship in Internal Medicine

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1083664585

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What practice does Dr. Debra Firestone work with?

Dr. Debra Firestone works with The Eye Center.

Where is Dr. Debra Firestone's office located?

Dr. Debra Firestone has 3 office locations, including in Warren, Edison, and Piscataway, view full addresses on Dr. Firestone's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Debra Firestone have?

Dr. Debra Firestone is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Debra Firestone?

Dr. Debra Firestone frequently sees patients for Eye Infection, General Eye Consultation, Glaucoma Consultation, Routine Eye Exam, and Stye / Hordeolum. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Debra Firestone on their profile.