What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.82
Average wait time
4.20
Bedside manner
4.91
“Provider bedside manner was excellent and he gave you the time to discuss your concern. I would definitely recommend him..the entire staff was very professional.”
Larna J.March 10, 2026
“This was the best medical office experience I've ever had in my 40+ years. Everyone was respectful, friendly and attentive. Like a well oiled machine . I'm telling everyone about this office . ”
Carlton S.March 6, 2026
About Dr. Michael Engelbert
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Michael Engelbert, MD, PhD, a vitreoretinal surgeon and macular disease specialist, provides both medical care for age-related macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease as well as surgical management of macular disease and retinal detachment repair, including complex detachments from diabetes and after trauma or failed primary repair. He also specializes in secondary intraocular lens implantation after complicated cataract surgery. He is an internationally renowned expert on vitreous anatomy and vitreoretinal interface disorders, topics on which he lectures at home and abroad.
Dr. Engelbert received his medical degree Magna Cum Laude from Ludwig-Maximilians-University in Munich, Germany, after which he dedicated himself several years to basic research in the study of endophthalmitis, a vision-threatening infection, that can occur after eye surgery. He earned a Ph.D. for this work and is considered a leader in this field.
Before joining the residency program at Columbia University, Dr. Engelbert served his internship at Griffin Hospital, a Yale-affiliated center in Connecticut, where he was granted the Vincent D. DeLuca award for the best medical intern.
Afterward, he was resident and chief resident in the Department of Ophthalmology of Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons at the Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute on the Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center Campus. Following his residency training, Dr. Engelbert was awarded a medical and surgical vitreoretinal fellowship at Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital and Columbia University.
Dr. Engelbert is a member of The American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS), The European Society of Vitreoretinal Specialists (EVRS), the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), and The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the prestigious Club Jules Gonin.
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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
Cataract
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery
Vitreous opacities and degeneration
Retinal detachment
Surgical retina and vitreous procedures
Age-related macular degeneration
Cataract
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery
Vitreous opacities and degeneration
Office locations
Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York (1 of 3)
902 Quentin Rd, Ste 601, Brooklyn, NY 11223
Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York (2 of 3)
244 Westchester Ave, # 407, White Plains, NY 10604
Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York (3 of 3)
950 3rd Ave, 3rd Fl, New York, NY 10022
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Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- American Board of Ophthalmology
Education and training
- Medical School - Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München Medizinische Fakultät
- Columbia University, Residency in Ophthalmology
- Columbia University, Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital, Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery
- University of Oklahoma, PhD in Microbiology and Immunology
- New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, Fellowship in Retina and Vitreous
Professional memberships
- American Society of Retina Specialists
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Awards and publications
- Permanent Resident Status awarded as physician-scientist at top of his particular field
- Best Poster Presentation, Euretina Winter Meeting – Rome, Italy
- Macula Foundation Travel Awards
Languages spoken
- English
- French
- Spanish
- German
- Italian
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1699945543
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.82
Wait time
4.20
Bedside manner
4.91
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They were having technical difficulties with their computers, so it made the weight longer
February 9, 2026Diane B.Verified patient
The doctor was great but the staff were unprofessional uttering profanity in the office with me. Will not be going back.
January 8, 2025Initials hidden
Expert care and comprehensive tests until final examination by lead doctor. Friendly, and international staff
November 7, 2024Edith D.Verified patient
Everyone was very nice and professional. They explained everything clearly and made me comfortable.
January 17, 2025Michael R.Verified patient
Both Dr. Englebert and his staff are friendly and great communicators. Never a problem to ask for a copy of my scans.
August 8, 2023Iris A.Verified patient
Dr. Englebert and his staff are simply the best. He has changed my life and restored partial vision in one eye.
More than 1 year agoJames W.Verified patient
Took three hours to be seen by the doctor. Everyone was pleasant and nice, but goodness - 3 hours?!
September 6, 2024Deborah B.Verified patient
Courteous, thorough, knowledgeable.
Overall a pleasant experience.
November 19, 2025Aliza A.Verified patient
The doctor is very personable and thorough. What more can you ask for?
August 8, 2025Sally ZVerified patient
Thumbs up! Opthalmologists' offices often are badly run...but this office is run efficiently.
June 28, 2024Mary Elizabeth M.Verified patient
Friendly and capable staff and doctors, highly recommend
December 10, 2025Alicia D.Verified patient
Very nice staff and Dr. Engelbert took time to answer all questions. I can highly recommend him.
February 24, 2023Gabriela F.Verified patient
I thought it was excellent. From the front desk to the doctor. I thought everyone was attentative.
More than 1 year agoNN
I'm glad I came for my first eye check up, and a lot was discovered from a very thorough exam.
March 30, 2022Djenane D.Verified patient
It was an excellent experience. Dr. Engelbert is very good
April 2, 2025Sonia R.Verified patient
He was extremely thorough and excellent bedside manners. Highly recommend him
January 30, 2024Tania N. S.Verified patient
A good, thorough and efficiently- and pleasantly-handled experience.
January 17, 2024Nahar A.Verified patient
Arrive 30 min before the appt. and expect about 2 hrs stay.
October 26, 2024Eleanor J.Verified patient
This was a great Doctor with attention to details...
February 7, 2025Janice C.Verified patient
Awesome experience, would reccomend it to everyone.
January 11, 2025Richard H.Verified patient
I felt I received the care I needed and was tended to the entire time.
April 24, 2023Lisa B.Verified patient
Great doctor and office but the wait time to see the doctor was 3 hours
February 25, 2023Initials hidden
Could not be more pleasant and helpful and kind the whole staff.
More than 1 year agoAY
Great experience! Dr Michael and all the staff was vey helpful.
April 6, 2022Ioana T.Verified patient
Staff was professional & friendly. No waiting/ very helpful
More than 1 year agoPG
Never had such a thorough eye exam! Doctor was awesome!
June 21, 2022Dena B.Verified patient
DR ENGELBERT IS EFFICIENT & SAVED MY VISION- 20/20
More than 1 year agoAS
Provider bedside manner was excellent and he gave you the time to discuss your concern. I would definitely recommend him..the entire staff was very professional.
March 10, 2026Larna J.Verified patient
This was the best medical office experience I've ever had in my 40+ years. Everyone was respectful, friendly and attentive. Like a well oiled machine . I'm telling everyone about this office .
March 6, 2026Carlton S.Verified patient
All of the staff at this practice were very nice and provided thorough explanations for what I would expect during the scans and imaging and what they were doing. There were 2 different technicians doing the scans and I was seen very quickly by both of them. It took probably 30 minutes until the Doctor came to my exam room, but the staff were coming in and out with updates. It seemed like he was the only doctor working that day which could have been why. The doctor was very nice, provided thorough explanations and quelled any worries I had when I went in there. Overall positive experience and will be using as my eye doctor moving forward!
February 13, 2026Sydney E.Verified patient
Professionals in all areas
Less than 3 months agoInitials hidden
I had an amazing experience
February 1, 2026Mark C.Verified patient
Everything was fine.
December 10, 2025Sonia R.Verified patient
The appointment was good and the doctor was professional and kind. However, be prepared for a long wait — I spent about 2 hours in total at the clinic before seeing the doctor. During that time, the assistants carried out parts of the examination, but you should still plan for a considerable waiting period overall.
Less than 6 months agoInitials hidden
Staff at the office was very friendly and very helpful. Dr. Michael Engelbert was very attentive and communicated the issues very well. I would recommend him to my family and friends.
October 2, 2025Initials hidden
Great doctor and care team who were all very thorough and explained things well. The office does get very busy and between all of the tests that are conducted and assistants that need to be seen it took a very long time to see the doctor, but once seen is amazing
May 12, 2025Jonathan F.Verified patient
Very professional and thorough. Well coordinated teamwork. Dr. Engelbert made me feel at ease and trust him. I recommend Dr. Angelbert and his team highly.
April 24, 2025Initials hidden
Dr. Engelbert was great.
Best bedside manners of any doc I've had, and took the time to talk to me and discuss things himself instead of the usual "say a bunch of codes to the assistant and then leave" behavior of so many docs that are just in a hurry to see as many patients as they can.
I really appreciate the time he took with me to talk about what really was a pretty common and simple problem.
March 20, 2025Daniel S.Verified patient
Excellent
March 5, 2025Laura G.Verified patient
All were very polite and helpful. Exam was very thorough. Will definitely return next year. First time I Used your website but, will use it again in the future.
March 1, 2025Initials hidden
First time receiving service from this office. Not a long wait time despite the amount of people in the waiting area. Everyone I met was courteous. Highly recommend
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
The entire experience was good from start to finish. We were able to complete forms online before the appointment which was helpful. Each person we interacted with in the office was efficient and friendly. We were kept apprised of all the steps in the process during this visit. Would highly recommend.
January 23, 2025Garrett C.Verified patient
I had a great experience with Dr. Engelbert. He is clearly very knowledgeable about his field and took the time to explain everything thoroughly. His communication skills are excellent, making me feel comfortable and informed throughout my visit. Additionally, his bedside manner is commendable, as he genuinely cares about his patients. I highly recommend him!"
January 17, 2025MARIA C.Verified patient
One of the best doctors I have seen.
December 18, 2024Svetlana G.Verified patient
Dr. Englebert was excellent! He was efficient, professional, positive, and kind. I was very pleased with the experience. I trust him and would recommend him to anyone.
November 13, 2024Lisa G.Verified patient
Listened carefully, used information to determine my elderly mother’s issue, explained his findings, explained solutions, ramifications and gave his knowledgeable recommendations. We were very satisfied with this doctor. 10 out of 10 bedside manner and empathy.
November 8, 2024Initials hidden
Dr Engelbert is an absolute gentleman and an outstanding doctor. I have been going to him for over 8 years and he has always been very conscientious with an excellent bedside manner. I would highly recommend Dr Engelbert to anyone who has retina or macular issues.
November 5, 2024Leroy G.Verified patient
Great experience, staff very efficient and friendly. Dr. Michael Engelbert explained my issues, was thorough and gave me options to think about. I highly recommend this practice to anyone.
October 31, 2024Deborah P.Verified patient
Very good
October 2, 2024Tomasa M.Verified patient
From the minute I walked in, I knew this would be a great experience. I've never had a better eye exam/visit in all the years I've been checking my eyes (and that is a lot). I cannot recommend them highly enough. Exceptional!
September 13, 2024Maria D.Verified patient
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Dr. Michael Engelbert has 3 office locations, including in White Plains, Brooklyn, and New York, view full addresses on Dr. Engelbert's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Engelbert have?
Dr. Michael Engelbert is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Michael Engelbert?
Dr. Michael Engelbert frequently sees patients for Contact Lenses, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, Retina Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Michael Engelbert on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Michael Engelbert speak?
Dr. Michael Engelbert speaks English, French, Spanish, German, and Italian.
How do patients rate Dr. Michael Engelbert in reviews?
304 patients have reviewed Dr. Michael Engelbert. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.82/5. They have a 4.91/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.2/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.