Dr. Eric Donnenfeld, MD
Cornea & External Diseases Specialist
670.2 mi · 70 Mill River Street, Stamford, CT 06092
At a glance
Accepts 5 insurances
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, BlueCross BlueShield, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Dartmouth College
Works at Ophthalmic Consultants of Connecticut
3 office locations
Speaks English
5.00
3 reviews
Bedside manner
5.0
Wait time
4.0
Recent reviews
The staff was extremely helpful, friendly and provided me with all the necessary information. My visit was great!
More than 1 year agoMM
The staff was extremely helpful, friendly and provided me with all the necessary information. My visit was great!
More than 1 year agoMM
Office locations
1
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Ophthalmic Consultants of Connecticut
648.0 mi · 70 Mill River Street, Stamford, CT, 06092
2
2.
Ophthalmic Consultants of Connecticut
705.6 mi · 1064 East Main Street, Floor 3, Meriden, CT, 06450
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3.
Ophthalmic Consultants of Connecticut
670.2 mi · 75 Kings Highway Cutoff, Fairfield, CT, 06824
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BlueCross BlueShield
UnitedHealthcare
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Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Glaucoma
Cataract
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery
Glaucoma surgery
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Glaucoma
Cataract
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery
More about Dr. Eric Donnenfeld, MD
Dr. Eric Donnenfeld is a nationally recognized LASIK eye surgeon and a founding partner of Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island (OCLI) and Ophthalmic Consultants of Connecticut (OCC). He has more than 20 years of experience and is frequently asked to train other eye surgeons on the latest surgical techniques and technologies. Dr. Donnenfeld has successfully performed more than 55,000 refractive surgery procedures, including more than 2,000 on other doctors and their family members.
Dr. Donnenfeld has participated in more than 40 FDA studies. He was involved in the FDA studies that led to the approval of the excimer laser technology for laser-guided vision correction surgery. In addition, he is on the Advisory Board of all three major excimer laser manufacturers and has patented four surgical instruments.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Dartmouth College
Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital (Residency)
Wills Eye, Fellowship in Cornea and External Disease
Practice
Ophthalmic Consultants of Connecticut
Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology
Professional memberships
Nassau County Medical Society
Nassau Surgical Society
Awards and publications
Honor Award by the American Academy of Ophthalmology
Senior Honor Award by the American Academy of Ophthalmology
Secretariat Award by the American Academy of Ophthalmology
Nordan Award by the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Trustee of Dartmouth Medical School
Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at New York University
National Medical Director of TLC Laser Eye Center
Surgical Director of the Lions Eye Bank
The Nassau Surgical Society – President
The Nassau Academy of Medicine – Board of Directors
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1891790770
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
4.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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3 reviews
Most relevant
The staff was extremely helpful, friendly and provided me with all the necessary information. My visit was great!
More than 1 year agoMM
The staff was extremely helpful, friendly and provided me with all the necessary information. My visit was great!
More than 1 year agoMM
More than 1 year agoKP
What practice does Dr. Eric Donnenfeld work with?
Dr. Eric Donnenfeld works with Ophthalmic Consultants of Connecticut.
Where is Dr. Eric Donnenfeld's office located?
Dr. Eric Donnenfeld has 3 office locations, including in Fairfield, Meriden, and Stamford, view full addresses on Dr. Donnenfeld's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Eric Donnenfeld have?
Dr. Eric Donnenfeld is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.
What languages does Dr. Eric Donnenfeld speak?
Dr. Eric Donnenfeld speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Eric Donnenfeld in reviews?
3 patients have reviewed Dr. Eric Donnenfeld. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.