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Dr. Sheldon Retkinski, OD

Dr. Sheldon Retkinski, OD

Optometrist
575 Burnside Avenue, Inwood, NY
As a veteran in the vision care field, Sheldon Retkinski, OD, brings over 30 years of experience to Benjamin Optical. He’s proud to work in the Brooklyn, New York, office, where he offers expert eye health care with fast, friendly service. Dr. Retkinski is known for his great chairside manner with pediatric vision patients. After receiving his undergraduate degree, Dr. Retkinski attended the State University of New York School of Optometry in New York City, where he earned his doctorate in optometry in 1982. An acclaimed expert in eye care, Dr. Retkinski has published essays and articles in prestigious optometric journals like Optometric Management. Dr. Retkinski specializes in many optic conditions and services but is specially trained in pediatric eye care, including examining, diagnosing, and treating children as young as 1 year old. He also offers comprehensive geriatric eye care, leveraging innovative tools like visual fields perimeter instruments and retinal cameras. Dr. Retkinski has amassed an enormous amount of experience in the intricacies of bifocals, soft contact lenses, and gas permeable lenses. He excels in treating challenging vision conditions like keratoconus and astigmatism. Dr. Retkinski also routinely treats eye infections, inflammations, allergies, and chronic dry eye, and is happy to assist patients in choosing the right eyeglasses and contact lenses.
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100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

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Bedside manner

5.00

About Dr. Sheldon Retkinski

As a veteran in the vision care field, Sheldon Retkinski, OD, brings over 30 years of experience to Benjamin Optical. He’s proud to work in the Brooklyn, New York, office, where he offers expert eye health care with fast, friendly service. Dr. Retkinski is known for his great chairside manner with pediatric vision patients. After receiving his undergraduate degree, Dr. Retkinski attended the State University of New York School of Optometry in New York City, where he earned his doctorate in optometry in 1982. An acclaimed expert in eye care, Dr. Retkinski has published essays and articles in prestigious optometric journals like Optometric Management. Dr. Retkinski specializes in many optic conditions and services but is specially trained in pediatric eye care, including examining, diagnosing, and treating children as young as 1 year old. He also offers comprehensive geriatric eye care, leveraging innovative tools like visual fields perimeter instruments and retinal cameras. Dr. Retkinski has amassed an enormous amount of experience in the intricacies of bifocals, soft contact lenses, and gas permeable lenses. He excels in treating challenging vision conditions like keratoconus and astigmatism. Dr. Retkinski also routinely treats eye infections, inflammations, allergies, and chronic dry eye, and is happy to assist patients in choosing the right eyeglasses and contact lenses.

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Popular visit reasons

Contact Lenses
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Eye Inflammation
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Eye Infection
Eye Inflammation
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Benjamin Optical
575 Burnside Avenue, Inwood, NY 11096
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  • State University of New York, Doctor of Optometry

Languages spoken

  • English

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NPI number

1144301425

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Dr. Sheldon Retkinski speaks English.

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1 patients have reviewed Dr. Sheldon Retkinski. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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