What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.48
Average wait time
3.97
Bedside manner
4.53
“My mother is patient of this Doctor for a lot of years cos eyes condition. If you would like to have correct glasses, this Doc will help you ”
Margarita V.June 18, 2024
“Dr. Lisitsyn is a great Optometrist. I’ve seen him a little over a decade ago and he’s still a great Dr. He asks questions and actually listens to the answers.”
Karen J.October 10, 2022
About Dr. Oleg Lisitsyn
Education:
State University of New York, Doctor of Optometry (O.D.), 2001
Brooklyn College, B.A. in Psychology
Internships:
East New York Medical Center, 9/00–12/00
Veterans Affairs New York Harbor Healthcare System, Brooklyn, 1/01–4/01
Harry Wachs Vision Development Practice, Washington DC, 5/01–6/01
Professional Statement:
Doctor Lisitsyn practices primary eye care. His offices are equipped with state-of-the-art ophthalmic instruments for the treatment and diagnosis of a wide range of ocular conditions.
He specializes in soft and hard contact lens fitting, including keratoconic fits.
Doctor Lisitsyn is also proficient in pediatric eye care, vision therapy evaluations, and treatments of amblyopia as well as other vision dysfunctions.
Our practice's goal is to provide professional, yet personal care and to attend to every need of every patient we see.
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Office locations
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- State University of New York, Doctor of Optometry
- Veterans Affairs New York Harbor Healthcare System, Brooklyn (Internship)
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
- Russian
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1811948052
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.48
Wait time
3.97
Bedside manner
4.53
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192 reviews
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Quick and straight to the point. The people were respectful. Wouldnt mind going there to check on my eyes every six months.
January 29, 2013Eric D.Verified patient
Receptionist was very professional and the doctor was very knowledgeable and helpful
March 1, 2025Merydith B.Verified patient
He was very informative and explained what would need to be done to treat my vision. I will definitely recommend him.
October 8, 2020Elizabeth F.Verified patient
The wait was very very long, I was waiting for two hrs which was a disapointment but over all everything else was okay
January 29, 2014Janeele G.Verified patient
I liked that while you were with eye specialist, you were given undivided attention and clear explanations.
August 30, 2021Jacqueline H.Verified patient
The doctor very professional but girls that work there very nasty and unprofessional. The waiting was very long.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I loved this office the staff was very kind, and helpful.
September 22, 2025Kendall K.Verified patient
My doctor’s visit went well. Will recommend him to anyone who wants their eye sight check.
June 21, 2020Initials hidden
Pleasant doctors and staff. However, long wait time, despite booking an appointment.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Good doc. Seems like he knows what he’s doing. Would recommend again.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Wait time was ridiculously long and walk ins were taken before me.
November 17, 2018Laura Z.Verified patient
Awesome! Really personable and knowledgeable about his work!
August 12, 2014Initials hidden
Great doctor. I will recommen him to my friends. Thanks
June 25, 2013Initials hidden
Very friendly and efficient professional and staff
More than 1 year agoNjoroge G.Verified patient
Very kind and informative. Got right to the point.
October 29, 2013Roselyn R.Verified patient
Fast and friendly definitely going back
Less than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Optomologist seen was Dismissive and aggressive. Did not see the provider listed on Zocdoc. Optomologist seen was younger and inexperienced.
After getting exam I was shown a few glasses. Older Indian women showed me a few then was upset I selected the ones provided by my insurance as if she would have gotten a commission for encouraging me to buy over priced designer glasses. Tons of hidden fees. I would not recommend
September 6, 2025Elizabeth G.Verified patient
My experience at the office didn't feel great. I realized as soon as I got to the office that I had been there before about 8 years ago and didn't like it then. It seems like much hasn't changed. The staff wasn't very welcoming or warm. The doctor didn't have good bedside manners (this is coming from a nurse) and seemed to be getting frustrated while I was getting fitted for contacts. It's unfortunate but I'm also glad to give it another shot to know this isn't the office for me.
July 30, 2025Initials hidden
Nothing
July 16, 2025Elvi D.Verified patient
Very nice blue environment
June 17, 2025Charlene C.Verified patient
Doctor must be overworked. Didn't read my paperwork citing my medical history. No heads up before he starts a procedure. I doubt the seat was clean or area wiped down, just one in one out like cattle. The procedure results were reliant on a normal breathing pattern but the machine was placed for his comfort not mine and I was leaning way out of my seat with nasal congestion so I can't trust the results. After my exam he didn't notify the staff that I needed a prescription and follow up appt. I left without the prescription. I also went to pick glasses and none of the frames that my insurance covered fit my face. The young man with the ponytail didn't even take the time to show me what could fit me from maybe the next price point up before he starts telling me my lenses will cost over a grand & I can pay in installments. No customer service or real patient care or patience. I won't be returning.
June 2, 2025Sarah M.Verified patient
Clear communication and felt very comfortable
May 3, 2025Stacey P.Verified patient
Excellent
January 13, 2025Alexi T.Verified patient
went to get an eye exam, quick appointment ??
September 6, 2024Adriana K.Verified patient
My mother is patient of this Doctor for a lot of years cos eyes condition. If you would like to have correct glasses, this Doc will help you
June 18, 2024Margarita V.Verified patient
Dr. Lisitsyn is a great Optometrist. I’ve seen him a little over a decade ago and he’s still a great Dr. He asks questions and actually listens to the answers.
October 10, 2022Karen J.Verified patient
Dr. Is good BUT the office does not honor appointment times and I was there for close to an hour and a half. People walked off the street with”emergency” and no one tells you that they were going to be placed in front of
You. Understand that there may have been challenges but there was no communication and when I expressed how displeased I was- it was dismissed by one of the doctor’s staff members. Also when I called to confirm appointment the young lady on the phone had no clue about it and had me give her the same information from Zocdoc . Also the fillable forms on Zocdoc were not used. In times of COVID- they need to clean rooms after patients.
December 31, 2021Initials hidden
Knowledgeable, professional and friendly staff. Beautiful, clean office with state of the art equipment. Excellent doctor with a warm bedside manner, clear communication, and high quality care.
December 28, 2021Kelly J.Verified patient
I have been a patient of Dr. Lisitsyn for a few years now. I like how he shares my course of treatment with me.
HOWEVER, somewhere, somehow, the 'front' of the house was unaware of my appointment and placed my file in the 'walk-in' pile causing me to wait more than 2 hours to be seen. I cannot recommend making an appointment via ZOCDOC, again.
April 7, 2021Donna V.Verified patient
I was put off by the delay in general greetings from the staff upfront. They seemed to only greet the people they knew. They weren't warm of attentive for the first 30 minutes. Over time, once paperwork commenced, they were more friendly and perhaps apologetic. My doctor was kind and very direct with help and support. One concern I have is one woman that assists with purchasing glasses and contacts. I mentioned to her I like to take time and understand costs. When she spoke about my purchasing, she reached and added numbers without a clear explanation of where those numbers came from. I'm naturally uneasy because I like to know where my money goes. Overall, their goal is to retain clientele. Yet, I think there's room for improvement with sales delivery and general/initial greeting.
More than 1 year agoDiamond T.Verified patient
He was very nice and patient with me. It was my first time having contacts so he was really helpful with showing me how to put them on and take them out - good sense of humor, too!
August 17, 2019Lixa G.Verified patient
It was really easy going . The lady who fit me for my frame was such a pleasure to work with. Made the experience from start to finish a joy
January 10, 2019Tonisha P.Verified patient
He was excellent and very professional. But the wait time was horrible. It took half an hour to see the doctor even when I had an appointment. But it was worth the wait
July 30, 2018Fatoumata K.Verified patient
Great doctor. I know things happen but the wait was really long. Overall the staff is very sweet and helpful. I will continue coming here as a patient. Highly recommended!
More than 1 year agoMalandra H.Verified patient
The staff were excellent,very friendly and made me feel very comfortable and were very helpful. It actually was a delightful appointment. 5 stars for staff!!! Dr. Lisitsyn was fast yet VERY thorough. This will be were I go for the rest of my life, I need not go any where else. They took care of my needs,questions and I was very impressed with the way appointment went. Couldnt be happier,wish all my appointments were like them!! I HIGHLY recommend.
January 30, 2018Joann C.Verified patient
This was my second visit with Dr. Lisitsyn. He is always pleasant and professional. His staff are always exceptional and very courteous. Everyone in the office is very knowledgeable and you can tell they care about their patients.
September 28, 2016Whitneyann R.Verified patient
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September 23, 2016Gustavo T.Verified patient
Dr. Oleg Lisitsyn is amazing, very knowledgeable and friendly. He explained everything thoroughly. The wait time was less than five minutes from the time I walked in the door including check in (which is a huge plus!). The office itself offers state of the art technology to better diagnose optical conditions. The technology they use in this office is incredible. I have never experienced such superb customer service and eye care. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. I more than highly recommend this practice. Awesome experience overall!
August 2, 2016Michael B.Verified patient
It was great everyone was helpful.
June 28, 2016Ivan H.Verified patient
Great
April 27, 2016Ebrahinm A.Verified patient
Good
February 1, 2016Ulrich D.Verified patient
Don't bother filling out the ZocDoc intake forms because this office will still require you to complete their own forms. I was brought in by a tech for a series of eye tests about 30 minutes after my appt time and then I saw Dr. Lisitsyn a little over half an hour after those tests. My eyes were dilated at the end of the doc's initial exam and about twenty minutes later I was given a field of vision test by the tech - and I could barely see the flashing lights. When I asked if the dilation was the reason that I was struggling with the FOV test I was told that it had nothing to do with it. When I saw the doc for the dilated exam he commented on my FOV test and said that I should have been wearing my glasses when it was administered. Anyway, Dr. Lisitsyn was very nice, friendly, and thorough (except for the FOV thing, which was just weird). The office staff were lovely even after my grouchy side emerged when I had to fill out their forms. I was impressed that there were bilingual staff who also spoke Spanish and (I think) Russian; very cool. I also ordered new glasses, which I was told will take 2-3 weeks to come in because of some snow that's expected here tomorrow and next week; usually it takes 7-10 biz days. Seems like quite a long wait to me. So that was my experience in a nutshell. You can decide whether or not to go - and if you do then set aside extra time because you'll probably be there a while.
February 5, 2016Wendy R.Verified patient
Prior to my appointment the receptionist called to remind me of my appointment. That was a nice gesture. I went to see Dr. Lisitsyn because my glasses broke and I was experiencing discomfort to bright lights. He checked my eyes and made me feel confident with his evaluation. Gave me some recommendations for my new pair of glasses and gave me some discounts on my glasses. I could not be anymore pleased with doctor. He was polite, understandable and patient. I recommend him to anyone.
November 1, 2015Initials hidden
Professional and quick !
October 30, 2015Pashke G.Verified patient
Ok
More than 1 year agoKyeng S.Verified patient
Very professional and informative
February 5, 2015Sonya C.Verified patient
They completely overbooked appointments; I waited a ridiculous amount of time even though I was early, had all my paperwork filled out beforehand, etc. Bed-side manner was horrible. When I described an issue I was experiencing, he said "that makes no sense". Well...that is not productive. They performed a test prior on me PRIOR to seeing the doctor that required medical insurance (learned at check-out) because it was out of the scope of eye insurance for a regular exam even though I did not ask for it and was very clear that I only wanted a routine eye exam to order contacts.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
great doctor. the staff was friendly and helpful. the doctor was very thorough and explained everything to me. went very quickly and only waited about 15 mins which was great.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Excellent as always
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
The office was over-crowded and noisy and they were obviously overbooked, as I sat for more than an hour after my appointment time before I was seen by an assistant, who administered several tests. Then I waited another 15 minutes before I was finally seen by the doctor. He was capable and exact with his diagnosis.
April 2, 2014Alan H.Verified patient
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Dr. Oleg Lisitsyn has 2 office locations in Bronx, view full addresses on Dr. Lisitsyn's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Oleg Lisitsyn?
Dr. Oleg Lisitsyn frequently sees patients for Contact Lenses, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, Retina Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Oleg Lisitsyn on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Oleg Lisitsyn speak?
Dr. Oleg Lisitsyn speaks English, Spanish, and Russian.
How do patients rate Dr. Oleg Lisitsyn in reviews?
192 patients have reviewed Dr. Oleg Lisitsyn. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.48/5. They have a 4.53/5 rating for bedside manner and a 3.97/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.