Dr. Mary Mendelsohn, MD

Dr. Mary Mendelsohn, MD

Ophthalmologist
611.8 mi · 577 Chestnut Ridge Road, Lower Level, Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677

At a glance

4.87 stars (112 reviews)
97% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 52 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Emblem Health, Medicare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from State University of New York, Stony Brook, Doctor of Medicine
Works at Woodcliff Lake Ophthalmology
4.87
112 reviews
Bedside manner
4.9
Wait time
4.6

Recent reviews

Dr. Mendelsohn was knowledgeable about my condition, she was through with the exam, and explained the cause and treatment plan clearly.
Verified patient
She is a wonderful eye doctor. She is very caring and always takes the time to answer any of your questions or concerns.
Verified patient

Office location

Woodcliff Lake Ophthalmology
611.8 mi · 577 Chestnut Ridge Road, Lower Level, Woodcliff Lake, NJ, 07677

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In-network insurances

Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Emblem Health
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Emblem Health

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Hypertensive retinopathy
Age-related macular degeneration
Vitreous opacities and degeneration
Glaucoma
Glaucoma surgery
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery
Hypertensive retinopathy
Age-related macular degeneration
Vitreous opacities and degeneration
Glaucoma

More about Dr. Mary Mendelsohn, MD

****PLEASE CONTACT YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY TO VERIFY COVERAGE**** Mary Mendelsohn, M.D. is a graduate of Yale University for college, and S.U.N.Y. at Stony Brook School of Medicine medical school. Her ophthalmology surgical training was done at New York University Medical Center in Manhattan, where she also completed a specialty fellowship in medical retina. She did a second specialty fellowship in ophthalmic oncology at New York Hospital - Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Mendelsohn has special expertise in treating diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration. She also greatly enjoys all aspects of general eye care, including glasses, contact lenses, glaucoma therapy, amblyopia and children's eye exams. Dr. Mendelsohn is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, and the National Board of Medical Examiners. She has published multiple articles in peer-reviewed journals, and has lectured at national ophthalmology meetings. She received the Louis and Rachel Rudin Foundation grant and the David Warfield Fellowship grant award for her work in ophthalmology. She enjoys speaking to community groups, and has given presentations to local seniors groups, low vision groups, ophthalmic technical society meetings, and the Girl Scouts Career Night! If your community group would like a presentation on eye issues, please call and we would be happy to arrange it.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - State University of New York, Stony Brook, Doctor of Medicine
New York University Medical Center, Residency in Ophthalmology
New York University Medical Center, Fellowship in Medical Retina
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical Center, Fellowship in Ophthalmic Oncology

Practice

Woodcliff Lake Ophthalmology

Affiliation

The Valley Hospital

Certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology

Professional memberships

American Academy of Ophthalmology

Awards and publications

Louis and Rachel Rudin Foundation grant
David Warfield Fellowship grand
Vitals Patients' Choice Award 2014

Background

Languages spoken

English

Gender

Female

NPI number

#1720161888

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.87
Wait time
4.59
Bedside manner
4.92
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112 reviews
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Dr. Mendelsohn addressed all of my concerns. She took her time and spent as much time with me as I needed. Highly recommend!!
Verified patient
She is a wonderful eye doctor. She is very caring and always takes the time to answer any of your questions or concerns.
Verified patient
She was very knowledgeable, patient, answered all my questions, and a top notch physician. I will definitely be back.
Verified patient
As a returning patient, Dr Mendelsohn was great as usual. She was quick and helpful in answering my questions.
Verified patient
Pro: Dr. M. was extremely attentive and thorough. Con: The wait was too long for such a simple appointment.
Verified patient
Very dedicated professional. She was very thorough and gentle with my 15 month old son. A+++++++ experience!
Staff was friendly. Location is convenient, plenty of parking. I more than likely won't be coming back.
Very well informed doctor on her subject, explains to depth and is very cheerful and welcoming
Verified patient
As always she took her time. Explained details of the visit in terms that could be understood
Verified patient
She was very thorough & gave me a lot of confidence in her abilities & the comprehensive exam
Verified patient
She was very friendly and knowledgeable. She treated my eye problem easily and expertly.
Very professional and great experience of the staff and the facilities
Verified patient
The staff is kind, efficient and professional. So is Dr. Mendelsohn.
Verified patient
She is the best! Very thorough and professional. Highly recommend!
Verified patient
Everything about my visit was great. I would highly recommend her.
Dr. Mendelssohn was professional , knowledgeable and so kind!!
Verified patient
Dr Mendelsohn is very kind and professional. Very capable.
Verified patient
Everybody in the office is very professional and nice
Verified patient
Excellent. Efficient and professional. Thank you.
Dr. Mendelsohn was knowledgeable about my condition, she was through with the exam, and explained the cause and treatment plan clearly.
Verified patient
She was wonderful and so was her staff.
My husband really liked Dr. Mendelsohn. She was thorough and attentive. What he enjoyed most about his examination was that she spoke "to" him not "at " him.
Verified patient
Wonderful doctor and staff. Only downside was the wait. It was over an hour. No other complaints. She was clearly worth the wait.
Tremendous Staff! Very nice girls! especially the tall one! Very efficient and kind. Doctor was wonderful and I would highly recommend her!
Verified patient
Pleasant visit from start to finish!
Verified patient
Very thorough!!!!
Verified patient
Dr. Mendelssohn is thorough, knowledgeable, thoughtful, personable, and instructive. She always takes the time to explain things well so you never have to leave wondering--this is a great comfort to me. She is patient and kind as well- I very highly recommend her.
Verified patient
Dr Mendelsohn was excellent! Very thorough and answered all of my questions. Shewas very patient. Highly recommend her.
She came highly recommended by one of my clients who also is a doctor. I respect his opinion and he would never steer me wrong and he was right.
Verified patient
The wait was the deal breaker. They moved up the appointment then made us wait about 40 min!!! Doctor seems great but I'm not sure if I can recommend this practice.
Great experience. Didn't have to wait, and Dr. Mendolsohn was very thorough. She explained everything carefully and patiently answered my questions. Great enthusiasm and friendliness. I will be back for sure.
Verified patient
Excellent and highly recommend!
Verified patient
I was comfortable with her. Great staff.
Verified patient
Doctor Mendelsohn was extremely professional, courteous, and very informative. I would highly recommend her to everyone. The whole experience was great from the front desk to the optometrist that is there as well.
Verified patient
Always the most professional
Verified patient
She was very warm and made you feel comfortable from the start. She was very thorough and very efficient with time, which I appreciated as I had a lot to do that day. From other reviews many commented on wait time. Taking an early appointment when possible would be my recommendation. I had an 8:50 appointment. Also, as you leave, there is an optical boutique so you can literally do one stop shopping. Would highly recommend.
Verified patient
I went to see the doctor because because my retina was on the verge of tearing. The doctor treated me very well. I would have highly recommend.
Verified patient
Great people. Great office.
Verified patient
It was perfect, very professional and helpful.
She was very understanding and patient with my Mom. Dr. Asked a lot of questions to better understand what was wrong. She explained what she found and how to adjust to it. I'm going to make an appointment for myself for my next eye exam. I was that impressed!
Verified patient
I loved this office! It's a little hard to find (the outside does not look like it would be a doctor's office). But the place is very nice! Clean, very nice looking. The best part is the staff. They were super friendly and helpful in figuring out insurance information. Wonderful staff and wonderful doctor; would recommend to anyone and I am definitely coming back here!!!!
Verified patient
Very professional and thorough, a high tech office with personal attention. The Doctor was not staring at a computer when she dealt with me, in fact she did not have a computer with her during my exam.
Verified patient
Great Doctor. One of the best.
Verified patient
I really like her and think she is good but you need to be unemployed or interested in giving up your night. Every single appointment there is at least an hour wait and then you are in the room and maybe that takes 30 minutes. I really like her but you sit in a waiting room with annoyed people who are also fuming over the wait. That is stressful! You can't even call the office and ask are they running on time and try to come 'late' to your appointment. You try to miss the wait time and they cancel you out. I work less than 5 minutes away but can't go during my lunch hour because an appointment is a 2 hour ordeal. After work means you totally miss dinner e.g. a 6:30 appointment I walked out after 8.
Excellent physician. I was in for a emergency visit. She made me feel comfortable and put me at ease. Extremely gentle and explained my situation in detail.
Verified patient
Very pleasant and knowledgable doctor.
She was very personable, concerned and knew the immediate solution. I wish I didn't wait two weeks before getting to the doctor, she had me feeling better by that afternoon! Great experience all around.
Verified patient
I have been a patient of Dr Mendelsohn - she always takes time to discuss aspects of care and answers questions. Professional and personable Staff are very friendly without jepordizing an atmosphere of professionalism
Verified patient
Very thorough
Always pleasant & very efficient. Everyone in office enjoyable and kind. Dr. always thorough yet seems to have time to answer questions and ask about health as it might relate to my eyes.
Frequently asked questions

Which hospital is Dr. Mary Mendelsohn affiliated with?

Dr. Mary Mendelsohn is affiliated with The Valley Hospital.

What practice does Dr. Mary Mendelsohn work with?

Dr. Mary Mendelsohn works with Woodcliff Lake Ophthalmology.

Where is Dr. Mary Mendelsohn's office located?

Dr. Mary Mendelsohn's office is located at 577 Chestnut Ridge Road, Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677.

Which board certifications does Dr. Mary Mendelsohn have?

Dr. Mary Mendelsohn is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Mary Mendelsohn?

Dr. Mary Mendelsohn frequently sees patients for Contact Lenses, Eye Infection, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, and Retina Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Mary Mendelsohn on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Mary Mendelsohn speak?

Dr. Mary Mendelsohn speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Mary Mendelsohn in reviews?

112 patients have reviewed Dr. Mary Mendelsohn. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.87/5. They have a 4.92/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.59/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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