Dr. Paul Svitra, MD
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery*•Male•Age 61
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery*
Dr. Paul Svitra, MD is a vitreoretinal disease specialist in New Hyde Park, NY and has over 39 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island and Long Island Jewish Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
Paul P Svitra MD
3003 New Hyde Park Rd Ste 203 New Hyde Park, NY 11042Accepting new patients
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Specialties*
- Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
- Ophthalmology
- Ophthalmic Vitreous Surgery
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Board Certifications
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Residency Hospital, 1989
Duke Eye Center
Fellowship Hospital, 1989
Harvard Medical College/massachusetts Institute Of Technology
1986
Winthrop - University Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1985
Weill Cornell Medical College
Medical School, 1984
Nyuigraduate School-Neurophysiology
Undergraduate School, 1980
New York University
Undergraduate School, 1979
- English
- Lithuanian
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
- Castle and Connolly cited Top Ophthalmologist NYC Area, 1998, 1999
- Castle and Connolly rated Top Ophthalmologist NYC area, 2000-2006
- National Foundation to Prevent Blindness Reseaarch Award, 1986
- Heed Ophthalmic Fellowship Research Award and Grant, 1989
- National Eye Institute Research Fellowship Award, 1986
- Fight for Sight Research Grand and Award, 1985
- Mercy Medical Center Ten Year Excellence of Care Award, 2006
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Dr. Svitra's office is located at 3003 New Hyde Park Rd Ste 203, New Hyde Park, NY 11042. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
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Dr. Paul Svitra, MD is fluent in 2 languages: English and Lithuanian.
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hospital awards
America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
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Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
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1% lower than the national average
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Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
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