Dr. Peter S. Hersh, MD, FACS
Refractive Surgeon
615.2 mi · 300 Frank W. Burr Blvd, Teaneck, NJ 07666
At a glance
Accepts 3 insurances
AARP, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Johns Hopkins University
Works at To The Cornea And Laser Eye Institute
Affiliated with The University Hospital
Office location
To The Cornea And Laser Eye Institute
615.2 mi · 300 Frank W. Burr Blvd, Teaneck, NJ, 07666
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In-network insurances
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare
Popular visit reasons
Allergic Eye Problems
Astigmatism
Cataract
Contact Lenses
Dry Eye
Eye Infection
General Eye Consultation
Refractive Surgery Consultation
Allergic Eye Problems
Astigmatism
Cataract
Contact Lenses
More about Dr. Peter S. Hersh, MD, FACS
Princeton University graduate, Dr. Hersh received his medical degree from Johns Hopkins. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, where afterwards he received additional specialized fellowship training in corneal surgery. Dr. Hersh remained on the full-time faculty at Harvard until 1990. In 1995 he founded the Cornea and Laser Eye Institute, dedicated to clinical care and research in cornea and refractive surgery. Currently, in addition to directing the Cornea and Laser Eye Institute-Hersh Vision Group, he is a Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology and Director of the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Division at UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, and Visiting Research Collaborator at Princeton University. Dr. Hersh has trained over a thousand eye surgeons in excimer laser refractive surgery techniques, and is past recipient of the Teacher of the Year award bestowed by the Harvard Medical School Department of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Hersh has been selected for Best Doctors in America for over 10 years running, and he is the only LASIK and corneal surgery specialist to be listed in New York Magazine, New Jersey Monthly, and New Jersey Life as one of the top doctors in the New York metropolitan area. He and his work have also been featured by the Today Show, PBS, America Tonight, Fox News, People Magazine, the New York Times, the Bergen Record, the Newark Star Ledger, and other national media. Dr. Hersh is Team Ophthalmologist for the NY Jets.
r. Hersh's interests are devoted exclusively to LASIK, custom LASIK, Intralase, LASEK, PRK, CK, Intacs, Keratoconus, corneal transplantation and other corneal and refractive surgery procedures.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Johns Hopkins University
Harvard University, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Fellowship in Corneal Surgery
Harvard University, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Residency in Ophthalmology
Practice
To The Cornea And Laser Eye Institute
Affiliation
The University Hospital
Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology
Professional memberships
American Academy of Ophthalmology
The American Ophthalmological Society
American College of Surgeons
International Society of Refractive Surgery of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
Cornea Society
American Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Background
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Romanian
Chinese (Mandarin)
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1366564346
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
4.33
Bedside manner
4.67
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3 reviews
Most relevant
Can't say enough about the services provided by Dr. Hersh + his practice
More than 1 year agoDJ
Very professional staff, friendly, provided helpful information.
More than 1 year agoDP
Dr. H + staff made my visit enjoyable + comfortable.
More than 1 year agoRI
Which hospital is Dr. Peter S. Hersh affiliated with?
Dr. Peter S. Hersh is affiliated with The University Hospital.
What practice does Dr. Peter S. Hersh work with?
Dr. Peter S. Hersh works with To The Cornea And Laser Eye Institute.
Where is Dr. Peter S. Hersh's office located?
Dr. Peter S. Hersh's office is located at 300 Frank W. Burr Blvd, Teaneck, NJ 07666.
Which board certifications does Dr. Peter S. Hersh have?
Dr. Peter S. Hersh is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Peter S. Hersh?
Dr. Peter S. Hersh frequently sees patients for Contact Lenses, Dry Eye, Eye Infection, General Eye Consultation, and Refractive Surgery Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Peter S. Hersh on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Peter S. Hersh speak?
Dr. Peter S. Hersh speaks English, Spanish, Romanian, and Chinese (Mandarin).
How do patients rate Dr. Peter S. Hersh in reviews?
3 patients have reviewed Dr. Peter S. Hersh. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 4.67/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.33/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.