Dr. Vijay Battu, MD
Ophthalmologist
617.0 mi · 55 Greene Avenue, Suite 2B, Brooklyn, NY 11238
At a glance
3.96 stars (96 reviews)
79% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 20 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Emblem Health, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Albany Medical College, Doctor of Medicine
Works at Vijay K. Battu, MD, PC
4 office locations
3.96
96 reviews
Bedside manner
4.2
Wait time
3.5
Recent reviews
Dr. Battu is great. I’ve had issues with recurring styes and he was able to give me a proper explanation as to what the cause was and how to correct the problem. He is the 3rd dr I am seeing about this issue but the first to address it correctly.
August 4, 2020Tisha R.Verified patient
Staff was nice enough. Doctor was direct, but bordered on being curt.
They seemed extremely busy and were definitely behind on their exams, as I waited quite some time for my appointment and the people who were there before be seemed to be experiencing the same thing.
Overall, I think any small issues I experienced in terms of treatment were likely from them being behind on seeing patients and trying to get through everyone quickly. That being said, the office staff did seem a bit unorganized and uncoordinated when it came to processing people and paperwork.
My personal experience was overall okay, but what I saw happening with all the other patients in my time the is what shaped my overall opinion.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Office locations
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Vijay K. Battu, MD, PC
616.5 mi · 55 Greene Avenue, Suite 2B, Brooklyn, NY, 11238
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Vijay K. Battu, MD, PC
617.0 mi · 150 E 56th St, Suite 1A, New York, NY, 10022
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Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Emblem Health
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Emblem Health
Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Cataract
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Glaucoma surgery
Glaucoma
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery
Cataract
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Glaucoma surgery
Glaucoma
More about Dr. Vijay Battu, MD
Dr. Battu is the founder and owner of the group practice and company BattuVision. He is a board certified comprehensive ophthalmologist with over 20 years of experience. Dr. Battu graduated from the highly competitive accelerated Six Year Biomedical Program, magna cum laude with a Bachelors of Science degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and a Doctor of Medicine and Surgery, from Albany Medical College. He holds the record for the youngest medical graduate in the history of the University. He completed his medical internship at UCLA, a residency in ophthalmology at Albany Medical Center, and a mini corneal fellowship from L. V. Prasad Eye Institute, in Hyderabad, India. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, and is an Advocate for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He served as Chief of Ophthalmology at The Brooklyn Hospital Center for seven years, where he treated a wide range of ocular conditions and taught both students and residents. In addition, Dr. Battu is an Associate Clinical Professor at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, and performs most of his surgeries at the renowned institution. Although Dr. Battu has vast experience in general ophthalmology, from contact lenses to diabetic eye disease, he specializes in treating cataract and glaucoma. He uses the latest techniques in cataract surgery, including the Crystalens and Symfony, performs Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty for glaucoma, and Intense Pulse Light for dry eye.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Albany Medical College, Doctor of Medicine
Albany Medical College, Residency in Ophthalmology
New York University Medical Center (Fellowship)
L V Prasad Eye Institute, Fellowship in Mini Corneal
Practice
Vijay K. Battu, MD, PC
Affiliation
The Brooklyn Hospital Center
The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology
Professional memberships
New York State Ophthalmological Society
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Background
Languages spoken
English
Telugu
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1396844080
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
3.96
Wait time
3.50
Bedside manner
4.18
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96 reviews
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Excellent, compassionate doctor and supremely talented and kind assistant (Mei? I think is her name?). They were great.
April 9, 2019Initials hidden
Great space. Very clean. Friendly staff. Dr was thorough, listened to my concerns and walked me thru treatment.
August 8, 2014Margarita O.Verified patient
Office was inviting and beautiful and Dr. Battu was knowledgeable, but the wait time was just too long.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I had to wait 45 minutes to be seen. On top of that, I only spent 5 minutes with him.
December 14, 2016Initials hidden
Dr. Battu felt like he was in a hurry. I wanted thing explained to me in more detail.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Courteous and professional. Would recommend highly to other patients for eye issues.
April 8, 2015Initials hidden
in was in and out in no time. they had lot of glasses to chose from
August 28, 2017Kathy B.Verified patient
Dr. Battu was the best! Very professional, caring, thorough, etc.
July 31, 2015Initials hidden
Very friendly and caring, would definitely recomend this doctor.
June 6, 2014Cristian B.Verified patient
HE IS A VERY PROFESSIONAL DR. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMMEND HIM
January 10, 2012Brillidt O.Verified patient
good doctor, but usually have a waiting time to be seen.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
The waiting room was had more than 4 people waiting. There was no social distancing in the waiting room. My appointment was 1.5 for a eye exam. They definitely overbook the appointments! They did not clean the exam seat after each patient. The doctor wore his face covering below his mouth. The doctor did not have on gloves during my exam and he touched my face. He did not was his hands before the exam. This is my first and only time visiting this office. Covid 19 is still being transferred and the lack of precautions taking by this office is scary.
August 21, 2020Initials hidden
Never gave me instructions on how to log into my video appointment. Even though i called multiple times to ask — I was put on hold for about an hour two separate times before my appointment. When I finally got on the line with the doctor, I could right away feel *through the video chat* that he was angry and frustrated.
Doctor held finger over the camera so I couldn’t see him or I could only see a small part of his hair or head or side of his face during my virtual appointment. I couldn’t see his face. It was intentional.
He said that he “had to go so hurry up” twice during my appointment. Which was no longer than four minutes.
Doctor called in a prescription for a stye, but then immediately said that he hates that medication and it rarely works.
Doctor said next steps would be to come in for a surgery to drain the stye. I said something along the lines of, “eek! scary...” I was trying to lighten the mood a bit after he was extremely rude and unprofessional. He responded, “psh, it’s not that big of a deal” in an incredibly insulting tone.
When we hung up from our video chat, I honestly thought I had just been catfished and that this was some sort of sick joke.
I would highly discourage anyone from making an appointment with Dr. Battu.
August 7, 2020Initials hiddenVideo visit
Dr. Battu is great. I’ve had issues with recurring styes and he was able to give me a proper explanation as to what the cause was and how to correct the problem. He is the 3rd dr I am seeing about this issue but the first to address it correctly.
August 4, 2020Tisha R.Verified patient
Staff was nice enough. Doctor was direct, but bordered on being curt.
They seemed extremely busy and were definitely behind on their exams, as I waited quite some time for my appointment and the people who were there before be seemed to be experiencing the same thing.
Overall, I think any small issues I experienced in terms of treatment were likely from them being behind on seeing patients and trying to get through everyone quickly. That being said, the office staff did seem a bit unorganized and uncoordinated when it came to processing people and paperwork.
My personal experience was overall okay, but what I saw happening with all the other patients in my time the is what shaped my overall opinion.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
The doctor was thorough in his assessment of my condition under the video circumstances. I appreciated his analysis of my current condition and his subsequent recommendations.
More than 1 year agoTimothy W.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr Battu was great and very professional. However the office staff was very unprofessional. The paperwork took 30 minutes to 'process' and therefore i was forced to remain in the waiting room - in the middle of a pandemic - while the paperwork was manually entered into the system. I had to write my insurance info on a separate piece of paper despite their scanning it. I had to write my credit card down despite having it swiped. Nothing could be done online in advance. The front desk staff frequently got up to use the bathroom or do something else while i waited for her 'to process' the paperwork 30 minutes after my appt time. In summation, I liked Dr Battu but the lack of modern technology to ensure that things move smoothly is enough to have me look elsewhere.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Always amazing !
February 10, 2020John J.Verified patient
Wait time was too long but the office was pretty crowded and there’s only a small support staff.
Dr. Battu was polite and knowledgeable but I couldn’t help but feel rushed. I don’t think it’s as much a reflection on Dr. Battu as it is on the entire healthcare industry.
I would have liked more time to talk to Dr. Battu about my concerns without feeling like an inconvenience.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Wonderful office staff.
November 14, 2019Robin S.Verified patient
The BEST and only doctor I would trust with my eyes. Dr Battu has the latest technology, clear expertise and takes his time with each individual patient.
October 9, 2019Francesco L.Verified patient
Gruff treatment. Did not help me diagnose my eye issue. Asked me to take out my contacts without washing my hands or using hand sanitizer, which was shocking. Dilated my eyes without asking me-- also shocking. Will not return.
October 9, 2019Initials hidden
I have sensitive eyes that can't handle repeated bright flashing lights (directly in my eye), which are obviously necessary when getting your eyes examined. Dr. Battu made me feel like I was personally at fault for this, and was really insensitive in handling it. We struggled to get dilation drops in my eyes (again, due to sensitivity), and he was very impatient and even a bit rude about it. In contrast, I recently had a very successful appointment at another practice that was able to handle the same sensitivities with grace and without making me feel like I was a burden, annoyance, or a problem. His bedside manner, therefore, leaves something to be desired. I do not recommend this doctor.
More than 1 year agoMolly C.Verified patient
Dr. Vijay was extremely knowledgeable, a bit impatient but I guess that happens when you’re behind schedule. Management should work on better scheduling... the wait is somewhat too long. Overall., my visits was extremely good and I would definitely recommend Dr. Vijay.
March 11, 2019Donna V.Verified patient
Great, efficient
September 24, 2018John J.Verified patient
Waiting time is absolutely unreasonable, Dr Battu is very nice but I dont really want to waste another afternoon for what's supposed to be a quick visit.
September 8, 2017Marco S.Verified patient
Very professional
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
The wait was extremely long. I am an avid zoc doc user and I find that the ratings are usually representative of the service received, however I would not say so with this doctor. I waited 40 minutes to be seen regardless of the fact that I had submitted all of my forms and paperwork to the office ahead of time. Once seen the doctor had very curt bedside manner, was physically rough and kept trying to diagnose things I had not come in for. I would not recommend this doctor to anyone.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
It was great got right down to it, heard all my concerns and answered all my questions, most importantly provided me with solutions.
February 5, 2017Initials hidden
It's seemed like he was just trying to get paid and push for me to buy glasses, even thought he has a small selection and expensive
January 4, 2017Initials hidden
I haven't been to an Eye Dr for about 3 years and I have to say that Dr Battu is amazing.. He is very kind and informative. He discovered I have some issues going on and he was very kind and gentle in explaining it to me. I highly recommend him. He staff was very kind as well.. I'm so glad I went to him today!
February 3, 2016Pearl J.Verified patient
Dr. Battu was a true professional. He discussed my case with me in detail and recommendations. I would highly recommend Dr. Battu!
January 13, 2016R. S. Tiffany R.Verified patient
Very great office with a very great atmosphere. The doctor is very talented, friendly, and professional. The technician was not the friendliest but not necessarily rude. Receptionist was very accommodating. The only issue is time; it seems appointments may be overbooked and there is a long wait in the office. I may have had to wait longer due to being a new consult but I know others in the office were waiting long as well (the doctor arrived late). Overall I would recommend this practice but would suggest setting aside a decent amount of time.
August 6, 2015Initials hidden
Would not recommend at all. The receptionist and administrative staff are very rude and incompetent. It took them several days to do a simple request: e.g. Sending me an email to order contact lens online, and sending me an itemized receipt via fax, etc. Also, they fail to mention that you are forced to order contact lens through their online store, as they will charge you a separate prescription fee if you order anywhere else. Of course their online prices are also higher. Doctor himself was mediocre at best, but I would not recommend this office if all you need is a routine eye exam.
April 2, 2015Christina K.Verified patient
Dr. Battu was friendly and professional.
October 26, 2014Initials hidden
I was not happy with my visit to Dr. Battu - I went for a simple eye exam and indicated that I was looking for a new prescription for my glasses. He performed several tests on my eyes including a glaucoma test, but at the end of the appointment when I asked for my new prescription, he 1. indicated that he sold glasses and I should just get them through him, then 2. informed me that I need to come back in 2 weeks because he couldn't provide me with a prescription because my eyes were still dilated!!!! I have never had to "come back" to an eye doctor before (normally they do it all in one visit) and am incredibly annoyed by this especially since at the beginning of my appointment, he pointed out that my insurance doesn't cover the eye exams!
August 20, 2013Initials hidden
The wait was so long with so many people waiting to see him. The secretary was nice, but she was hidden in a little office. When I walked in, I didn't know where the sign in sheet was or where I was suppose to go. No one said hello or guided me to fill out paper work or anything. I had to go find out myself and by then, some other patients cut me in line. The office was run down, but he did tell me they were moving to a new location next month.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
The wait time at Battu's office was absolutely unacceptable. I had an 8:30 AM appointment and he sauntered into the office at 9:30. Granted, I realize that emergencies come up and he was likely dealing with a patient or medical matter--but his staff kept telling me five more minutes, five more minutes, he'll be right here, etc. He seems like a competent doctor but I avoid doctors who don't respect their patient's time.
December 27, 2012Sarah M. A.Verified patient
He's a real pro, He has a friendly, helpful staff
November 7, 2012Ray S.Verified patient
great doctor but was very busy. it was an emergency appointment so i cant complain and i was told it was way busier then usual
October 9, 2012Dennis U.Verified patient
I thoroughly enjoyed my visit with Dr. Battu. He was thorough, kind, and clear in his recommendations. I will definitely be back to see him.
More than 1 year agoEve M.Verified patient
-Good experience; nice, pleasant physician
-The clerk explained covered and non covered services prior to the visit.
-Site renovations on-going but sealed off, and the office was clean
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Which hospital is Dr. Vijay Battu affiliated with?
Dr. Vijay Battu is affiliated with The Brooklyn Hospital Center and The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.
What practice does Dr. Vijay Battu work with?
Dr. Vijay Battu works with Vijay K. Battu, MD, PC.
Where is Dr. Vijay Battu's office located?
Dr. Vijay Battu has 4 office locations, including in New York and Brooklyn, view full addresses on Dr. Battu's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Vijay Battu have?
Dr. Vijay Battu is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Vijay Battu?
Dr. Vijay Battu frequently sees patients for Contact Lenses, Eye Infection, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, and Refractive Surgery Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Vijay Battu on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Vijay Battu speak?
Dr. Vijay Battu speaks English and Telugu.
How do patients rate Dr. Vijay Battu in reviews?
96 patients have reviewed Dr. Vijay Battu. The overall rating for this doctor is 3.96/5. They have a 4.18/5 rating for bedside manner and a 3.5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.