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Dr. Howard Charles, MD

Dr. Howard Charles, MD

Ophthalmologist
100 S Bedford Rd, Mount Kisco, NY
4.97
“Dr Charles truly cares about his patients. He makes you feel at ease and clearly commincates everything. He is a wonderful doctor!”
Highly recommended
97% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars

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Overall rating

4.97
“Dr Charles truly cares about his patients. He makes you feel at ease and clearly commincates everything. He is a wonderful doctor!”
Less than 6 months ago
“Dr. Charles is excellent and the best in the field there is not another Doctor I would trust more with regards eyes especially the retina.”
Less than 6 months ago

About Dr. Howard Charles

Dr. Howard Charles received his medical degree from Albany Medical College. He completed his internship at The New York Hospital/ Memorial Sloan-Kettering and residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/ Montefiore Medical Center. He has received the "Top Doctors" award by Westchester Magazine, New York Magazine Best Doctors Award and has been recognized as Best Doctors in America for multiple years. Dr. Charles is Board Certified in Ophthalmology and practices at Mount Kisco Office, Putnam Hospital Center and Rye Office.

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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.
Age-related macular degeneration
Destruction of retinal or choroid lesions by laser or other
Visual impairment and blindness
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery
Glaucoma
Hypertensive retinopathy
Age-related macular degeneration
Destruction of retinal or choroid lesions by laser or other
Visual impairment and blindness
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery

Office locations

Optum Medical Care, New York (1 of 2)
100 S Bedford Rd, Mount Kisco, NY 10549
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Optum Medical Care, New York (2 of 2)
150 Purchase St, Rye, NY 10580
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1 of 2

Education and background

Practice names

Hospital affiliations

  • Montefiore Medical Center - Moses Division Hospital
  • Northern Westchester Hospital
  • Westchester Medical Center
  • White Plains Hospital Center

Board certifications

  • American Board of Ophthalmology

Education and training

  • Medical School - Albany Medical College, Doctor of Medicine
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Residency in Ophthalmology
  • Illinois Eye and Ear at UI Health, Fellowship in Retina and Vitreoretinal Surgery
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York - Main Hospital, Internship in Internal Medicine

Awards and publications

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor
  • New York Magazine Best Doctors Award: 2014, 2021-2024
  • Best Doctors in America: 2013-2014, 2017-2018, 2019-2020
  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor: 2015-2020, 2021-2024
  • Westchester Magazine Top Doctor: 2014-2020, 2021-2024

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1427078310

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
4.97
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Ive been going to Dr Charles for a number of years. He is very honest. He explains everything to you
Dr Charles always takes the time to explain the proceedings and the results of the test
Kind, competent, excellent Physician, who takes Time to study patients history.
Doctor Charles is very knowledgeable and explains all procedures and tests done
Dr Charles is always easy to talk to and gives me the information I ask for
He has been treating my condition for about 22 years.|I trust him.
Profesional and good explaning the results of the examination.
Going to him for years. He is a fabulous person and doctor.
Very good care and communication skills.
Dr Charles truly cares about his patients. He makes you feel at ease and clearly commincates everything. He is a wonderful doctor!
Dr. Charles is excellent and the best in the field there is not another Doctor I would trust more with regards eyes especially the retina.
he is the BEST both medically and interpersonally
He provided us information in a manner we could understand and took time to answer our questions.He seems very busy but we were still able to get an appointment pretty easily.
He explained everything very clearly!
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Which hospital is Dr. Howard Charles affiliated with?

Dr. Howard Charles is affiliated with Montefiore Medical Center - Moses Division Hospital, Northern Westchester Hospital, and Westchester Medical Center.

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Where is Dr. Howard Charles's office located?

Dr. Howard Charles has 2 office locations, including in Mount Kisco and Rye, view full addresses on Dr. Charles's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Howard Charles have?

Dr. Howard Charles is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Howard Charles?

Dr. Howard Charles frequently sees patients for Contact Lenses, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, Refractive Surgery Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Howard Charles on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Howard Charles speak?

Dr. Howard Charles speaks English.

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