Dr. Gregory Persak, MD, FACS, West Islip, NY

About Dr. Gregory Persak

Dr. Gregory C. Persak is the Medical Director of The Center for Eye Care & Optical and Northwell Melville Surgery Center. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Dr. Persak graduated Summa Cum Laude from Boston University with a B.A. and attended Boston University Medical School. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Persak specializes in complex cataract surgeries using advanced technology. He is board-certified and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is also a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Dr. Persak has received multiple awards, including the Patient’s Choice Award and Compassionate Doctor Recognition. He has participated in medical missions to Ecuador and the Dominican Republic, providing eye surgeries to underserved populations.

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Age-related macular degeneration

Glaucoma surgery

Glaucoma

Cataract

Hypertensive retinopathy

Vitreous opacities and degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration

Glaucoma surgery

Glaucoma

Cataract

Office location

The Center for Eye Care and Optical

360 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY 11795

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Education and background

Practice names

The Center for Eye Care and Optical

Hospital affiliations

Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Northwell Health / South Shore Surgery Center

Board certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology

Education and training

Medical School - Boston University, Doctor of Medicine
Boston University (Bachelor's)
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, Residency in Ophthalmology

Professional memberships

American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Awards and publications

Patients choice award

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1952372245

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Which hospital is Dr. Gregory Persak affiliated with?

Dr. Gregory Persak is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center and Northwell Health / South Shore Surgery Center.

What practice does Dr. Gregory Persak work with?

Dr. Gregory Persak works with The Center for Eye Care and Optical.

Where is Dr. Gregory Persak's office located?

Dr. Gregory Persak's office is located at 360 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY 11795.

Which board certifications does Dr. Gregory Persak have?

Dr. Gregory Persak is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Gregory Persak?

Dr. Gregory Persak frequently sees patients for Eye Emergency Visit, Eye Infection, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, and Refractive Surgery Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Gregory Persak on their profile.