What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.71
Average wait time
4.12
Bedside manner
4.68
“Definitely recommend Dr. Ahdoot. Received comprehensive eye care examination and care. Overall pleasant office experience. ”
Giovanni B.Less than 1 year ago
“This was the first time visiting and the office staff were very nice, and Dr. was through and professional. definitely recommend. ”
Georgia P.April 9, 2025
About Dr. Michael Ahdoot
Dr. Ahdoot is a staunch advocate of a personalized approach to patient care. He creates a warm and caring atmosphere in his office for all patients and places great emphasis on educating them and involving them in their own eye care. After earning his Doctor of Medicine from the Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine at Technion Israel Institute of Technology, Dr. Ahdoot completed an internship in Surgery at Maimonides Medical Center, followed by a residency in Ophthalmology at North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System. He further advanced his expertise through a fellowship in Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery at The Mount Sinai Hospital. Supported by a state-of-the-art office, Dr. Michael Ahdoot and the staff of Progressive Ophthalmology provide comprehensive, quality service and superior results.
Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Glaucoma
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery
Vitreous opacities and degeneration
Cataract
Glaucoma surgery
Age-related macular degeneration
Glaucoma
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery
Vitreous opacities and degeneration
Cataract
Education and background
Practice names
Hospital affiliations
- The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
Board certifications
- American Board of Ophthalmology
Education and training
- Medical School - Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion Israel Institute of Technology, Doctor of Medicine
- Maimonides Medical Center, Internship in Surgery
- North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System, Residency in Ophthalmology
- The Mount Sinai Hospital, Fellowship in Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
- Farsi
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1033211925
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.71
Wait time
4.12
Bedside manner
4.68
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808 reviews
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Definitely recommend Dr. Ahdoot. Received comprehensive eye care examination and care. Overall pleasant office experience.
Less than 1 year agoGiovanni B.Verified patient
My visit with Dr. Ahdoot was very pleasant. He was keen to questions and answered them with intelligence. Highly recommended.
More than 1 year agoMauricio R.Verified patient
I had a good experience as a first time patient. I was called close to my appointment time and the doctor was very thorough.
January 19, 2016Initials hidden
I really enjoyed my visit with doctor Dr. Ma. She was kind, thorough and professional. There is a great team at this office.
August 5, 2019Amy V.Verified patient
Waiting room was packed and I waited about 40 minutes but overall great experience. Clean, professional, friendly, thorough.
April 9, 2018Kathryn M.Verified patient
Quick and painless. He was thorough and answered my questions. His staff is great. Efficient, attentive and super friendly.
May 9, 2014Cindy Y.Verified patient
Dr. Ahdoot is very thorough and explains thing in simple way so you can understand. He also
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Staff is super friendly and the doctors bedside manner was excellent.
We are definitely switching ophtomologists
June 20, 2016Maximina V.Verified patient
The staffs are very nice and friendly. The doctor is very straightforward and honest I felt. The place is clean too!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Very professional staff, well organized office, prompt, thorough and clear results.
February 7, 2025Reynolds T.Verified patient
Great!! very serious, straight to the point, polite, quick, AND HE IS NOT IN A RUSH TO KICK YOU OUT OF HIS OFFICE!!
April 11, 2013Christine M.Verified patient
Took ages to be seen, when I was seen I was rushed in and out by the doctor. The nurses were all lovely, however.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
My visit with the doctor was good. He is very professional and thorough. However, I really had a long wait time.
August 4, 2013Michele G.Verified patient
Very knowledgeable and professional, was pleased that he answered all my questions with thorough explanations.
More than 1 year agoJason B.Verified patient
He is the most nice Dr I every met. He lessen what I have problem , I recommend to every one .thanks you DR
February 20, 2014Arote D.Verified patient
It's probably the nicest Opthalmologist office I have been too. The staff were very friendly and approachable.
April 17, 2012Initials hidden
I felt Dr. Ahdoot was professional and caring. His staff was very friendly and I would recommend him to others.
March 5, 2012Denise L.Verified patient
Professionals up and down across the board, from receptionists to the doctor and on up to the stratosphere. ;)
September 24, 2018Initials hidden
Very professional and straight to the point. Staff was very friendly and helpful also. Highly recommended.
September 1, 2016Charles S.Verified patient
It was pretty thorough, the Dr explained what was wrong and gave easy to follow instructions for treatment
September 11, 2019Sean H.Verified patient
Very professional and warm, gave a man excellent breakdown of what the problem was and how we can fix it.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
very good doctor and very good environment. environment better than manhattan doctors offices i have seen.
October 19, 2009ROOMANA T.Verified patient
Long waiting time but great doctor with friendly manner and extensive knowledge in eye care and illness.
April 16, 2019Tiffany H.Verified patient
Amazing doctor and staff.. Totally overbooked. Got there at 4:20 for 4:30 appointment and left at 6:30
April 28, 2017Younas S.Verified patient
Recommendable, and willing to see the Dr. again. Nice,and Helpful Crews and Comfortable Clean Place.
February 1, 2013Emelita G.Verified patient
It was ok and nice I got a medication and relief of stress and worry I had about my eyes and vision.
November 18, 2015Initials hidden
Dr. Ahdoot is a very clear and supportive doctor. His office staff are all very efficient and kind.
January 11, 2016Initials hidden
doctor has all the state of the art tools, I saw a color photo of the inside of my eyes, very cool!
August 27, 2009Miles R.Verified patient
It was nice meeting the doctor and he did excellent job. I will recommend him to all of my friends.
March 20, 2010Shlesma P.Verified patient
Very Knowledgeable but after having an appointment I waited 1hr and 20 minutes and felt rushed out
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I ended up having an emergency situation and Dr.Ahdoot made sure to get me into a specialist asap.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I really like his demeanor. He makes me feel comfortable to ask questions, etc. Hes also funny,
November 14, 2018Teresa G.Verified patient
Everything was perfect, great service and a beautiful office and dr Michael Ahdoot was amazing.
July 16, 2014Jenniffer I.Verified patient
Very knowledgable. Took ample time to explain, very friendly and had my best interest at hand.
January 8, 2012Louis I.Verified patient
Doctor and staff were Very personable and attentive . I will recommend to anyone I care about
October 8, 2018Dircon C.Verified patient
Very professional and helpful. I will definitely come back in 6 months.
Thank you Dr. Ahdoot!
January 10, 2018Stephanie A.Verified patient
I’m glad I was able to book my appointment in a timely manner. Dr. Ahdoot was a professional.
March 21, 2019Andrew V.Verified patient
I been seen Dr. Abodott for few year. the wait time is awesome. The staff is friendly.
July 16, 2022Yolanda M.Verified patient
He was very helpful and explained my diagnosis clearly. I highly recommend him to anyone.
August 21, 2013Maria Saira E.Verified patient
Moved along smoothly, but I was surprised by how many patients were in the waiting room.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
The office is friendly, clear and concise. They saw me right away and were very helpful.
March 15, 2018Laura D.Verified patient
I loved the environment. I was provided with a good service from the start to an end.
May 9, 2018Kunsang Y.Verified patient
I was very Happy with my visit to Dr. Ahdoot, the staff was very helpful and friendly
February 12, 2019Hector R.Verified patient
It was great, everyone was really nice and helpful. The whole process was really fast.
February 19, 2015Initials hidden
Super friendly doctor and staff!! Very professional will keep coming here
October 5, 2023Fatima M.Verified patient
My visit was very pleasant and professional. I highly recommend visiting his office
October 24, 2016Cristian B.Verified patient
It was excellent, all of the stuff are very serious and helpful , I really like it
January 16, 2017Arogith P.Verified patient
I was seen fairly quick after booking the appointment with a day of anticipation.
January 9, 2014Daniel B.Verified patient
He's a great Dr and also very personable. I highly recommend him and his staff.
November 6, 2019Bernard M.Verified patient
It was great and time went by rapidly! I would definitely recommend this doctor!
April 9, 2018Rosa J.Verified patient
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Which hospital is Dr. Michael Ahdoot affiliated with?
Dr. Michael Ahdoot is affiliated with The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.
What practice does Dr. Michael Ahdoot work with?
Dr. Michael Ahdoot works with Progressive Ophthalmology.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Ahdoot have?
Dr. Michael Ahdoot is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Michael Ahdoot?
Dr. Michael Ahdoot frequently sees patients for Eye Emergency Visit, Eye Infection, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Michael Ahdoot on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Michael Ahdoot speak?
Dr. Michael Ahdoot speaks English, Spanish, and Farsi.
How do patients rate Dr. Michael Ahdoot in reviews?
808 patients have reviewed Dr. Michael Ahdoot. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.71/5. They have a 4.68/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.12/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.