Dr. Robert Fucigna, MD

Dr. Robert Fucigna, MD

Ophthalmologist
1445 E Putnam ave, Old Greenwich, CT
4.69
“I was provided with a comprehensive eye exam without being told to go to specialistS . I have a complicated auto immune disorder testing the doctor knew the disorder and immediately put my ease that it did not affect my eyes by showing me the test results and offering me additional information. I am sending the rest of my family to go have a normal eye exam with this doctor. He is fabulous.”
Christy R.June 11, 2025
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.69

Average wait time

4.24

Bedside manner

4.80
“I was provided with a comprehensive eye exam without being told to go to specialistS . I have a complicated auto immune disorder testing the doctor knew the disorder and immediately put my ease that it did not affect my eyes by showing me the test results and offering me additional information. I am sending the rest of my family to go have a normal eye exam with this doctor. He is fabulous.”
Christy R.June 11, 2025
“Every staff member friendly and professional. Diagnostic equipment very up to date. Testing very comprehensive.”
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About Dr. Robert Fucigna

Robert J. Fucigna, M.D. is a fellowship-trained ophthalmologist specializing in cornea and refractive surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) / New Jersey Medical School in 1991 after completing his undergraduate education at Villanova University. His post-graduate training began with an internship at Lenox Hill Hospital and an ophthalmology residency at UMDNJ. Dr. Fucigna then went on to complete a fellowship at The Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital in cornea, anterior segment and refractive surgery. Between his undergraduate and graduate schooling, Dr. Fucigna worked in a variety of research and teaching positions, including a pharmacology research assistant, tutor, laboratory assistant and teaching assistant at UMDNJ. Dr. Fucigna has published articles in several peer-reviewed ophthalmology journals and presented his research at medical society meetings across the U.S. Topics have included laser treatment for farsightedness, ALK for nearsightedness, penetrating keratoplasty for astigmatism, and radial keratotomy (RK). Throughout his career, Dr. Fucigna has been awarded scientific grants to pursue research in such areas as blindness prevention

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery
Glaucoma
Cataract
Vitreous opacities and degeneration
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery
Glaucoma
Cataract

Office location

Advanced Ophthalmology of CT
1445 E Putnam ave, Old Greenwich, CT 06870

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Medical School - Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Doctor of Medicine
  • Rowan University, Residency in Ophthalmology
  • Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital, Fellowship in Cornea, Anterior Segment and Refractive Surgery
  • Lenox Hill Hospital (Internship)

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1841204997

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
4.69
Wait time
4.24
Bedside manner
4.80
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Great experience! Friendly, professional experience!!! I highly recommend!
Verified patient
Bridget, (the technician) was fabulous. She was very efficient and seemed to know her job well. The doctor was good also.
Verified patient
Every staff member friendly and professional. Diagnostic equipment very up to date. Testing very comprehensive.
Great experience. Doctor and staff are very friendly. I had a very pleasant experience.
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Very knowledgeable doctor, with a few details, he was able to diagnose and take care of the problem.
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provides excellent care and is very professional. I highly recommend him as a doctor and his team.
Verified patient
The Dr. And his staff were friendly and caring. They really make sure you are well taken care of.
Verified patient
Always love coming to this office. All of the girls are so friendly and Dr. Fucigna is great.
Verified patient
I entered the office with a lot of concerns and questions; I left feeling calm and educated.
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Great first visit. Very thorough with excellent staff and top of the line equipment.
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Lovely doctor and support staff - highly recommended
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Friendly staff and great doctor. Highly recommended.
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Great thorough doctor. Spent time answering questions.
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Friendly physician. I will schedule my children soon!
Verified patient
The staff, office and visit with Dr Fucigna were great.
I was provided with a comprehensive eye exam without being told to go to specialistS . I have a complicated auto immune disorder testing the doctor knew the disorder and immediately put my ease that it did not affect my eyes by showing me the test results and offering me additional information. I am sending the rest of my family to go have a normal eye exam with this doctor. He is fabulous.
Verified patient
Booked on Zocdoc. Got a reminder email from Zocdoc. Showed up the appt, but the doctor was out for the week. They found my Zocdoc booking ("Oh, I see that now"). Kind of annoyed about the wasted time.
Verified patient
Great!
Dr. Fucigna is great himself, but the office staff is not that friendly. Also, be prepared to wait 1-2 hours. I had an appointment at 11 and left the office at 12:45 which is just absurd. He is very friendly and quick once you finally sit with him though!
The staff was kind and patient but in the end it took 2.5 hours for my annual eye exam. I did all my paperwork with very nice assistant but between that and actually seeing the doctor is was another full hour. The doctor didn’t even apologize or recognize that I had been waiting for so long and then continued to banter and waste more of my time. Overall, would not recommend.
The staff was great and the exam was fine. However I had to wait 40 minutes to see the doctor who took 5 minutes to review my chart and complete the exam. Very inconsiderate for working professionals.
This was my first visit with Dr. Fucigna and I was extremely happy with my experience. The front desk staff was friendly and knowledgable and the technician who took my information and ran some tests was a joy to be around. He was friendly, put me at ease, and made sure that I was comfortable with everything happening. Dr. Fucigna was patient and took time to answer all of my questions. He also asked me a lot of questions to get to know me and I appreciated that.
Verified patient
Great with children!
Verified patient
Dr. Fucigna and his staff were very friendly, and helpful. I was seen quickly and he was able to quickly diagnose the issue and provide a solution for me.
Verified patient
My experience with Dr. Fucigna was really great. His office is immaculate. The staff is lovely. Dr. Fucigna spent a lot of time with me explaining my options and encouraging me to do whatever I could to avoid surgery. He’s awesome and the entire experience was wonderful!
Verified patient
It's been two hours and I'm still sitting in an exam room waiting to see the doctor. At this point I could have made a pair of glasses with a pocket knife and some old beer bottles.
Verified patient
The way medicine is practiced best: a greeting, get-to-know-you banter, a few jokes, down to business, a thorough explanation and treatment plan, no rush—just calm, confident care.
Verified patient
Great experience
Verified patient
Dr. Fucigna is very helpful. He clearly knows what he is talking about, and I fully trust him with my eyes. The office can work a little slow, but it’s worth the wait.
Meh. Thank
Dr. Fucigna and his technician were both very thorough and friendly during the examination. The office is very careful with making sure everyone is safe from covid-19 and the staff wears masks. Great conversation with the doctor while he was checking my eyes too made it a very pleasant experience. He recently examined my wife's eyes too and she had nothing but praise as well.
Verified patient
My visit from beginning to end took over 3 hour. I had no underlying issues and 20/20 vision. Plus, I was charged for an unnecessary procedure that I repeatedly declined that the doctor aggressive pushed with no reasonable explanation. They said the test/procedure would cost one amount, not surprisingly it was higher. They were dishonest and aggressively pushing unnecessary procedures. Be aware. I will seriously reconsider returning to this office.
I thought the visit was perfect! - The staff was friendly and organized. - The overall checkup was longer and better than ALL OTHER places I’ve been to. - Everyone took time with helping me, from the receptionist right up to Dr. Fucigna. - I never had to wait. - The technology is excellent; also better than I’ve seen anywhere else. They don’t use unnecessary equipment, either. A++
Verified patient
Very thorough and professional.
Verified patient
Outstanding Physician. Truly. Take it from one! Fast diagnosis, appropriated a treatment plan while WORKING with me on such. Highly recommend.
Verified patient
Extremely knowledgeable and kind.
Verified patient
The staff and facility was first rate. The appointment with the docto was thorough. He is also a very pleasant person. I would highly recommend him.
Verified patient
Thorough and professional.
As usual professional, reassuring and friendly.
Smooth, easy & informative. and very friendly.
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Dr. Robert Fucigna's office is located at 1445 E Putnam ave, Old Greenwich, CT 06870.

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Dr. Robert Fucigna frequently sees patients for Contact Lenses, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, Refractive Surgery Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Robert Fucigna on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Robert Fucigna speak?

Dr. Robert Fucigna speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Robert Fucigna in reviews?

138 patients have reviewed Dr. Robert Fucigna. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.69/5. They have a 4.8/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.24/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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