Dr. Christopher Zieker, MD

Dr. Christopher Zieker, MD

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Age 47
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Dr. Christopher Zieker, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Wilton, NY and has been practicing for 13 years. He graduated from Albany Medical College in 2001 and specializes in ophthalmology, cataract surgery, and more.
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Zieker Eye Ophthalmology PC

14 Mountain Ledge

Wilton, NY 12831

Contact Information

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP)
  • Cigna
  • EmblemHealth
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • MultiPlan
  • MVP Health Care
  • + 3 More

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Top Care Areas

See how frequently Dr. Zieker performs your care needs compared to other doctors.

Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
normal
more than 64% of peers
Keratitis
normal
more than 64% of peers
Iridocyclitis
normal
more than 63% of peers

Dr. Zieker's percentages are based on the rate of treatment compared to peers nationwide from insurance data. Learn more info about our data and this Top Care Areas component.

Care Philosophy

This content was provided by Dr. Zieker "Christopher Zieker, MD and Steven Clark, PA are restoring lives by restoring vision. This practice specializes in cataract surgery, including the usage of advanced technology lenses to reduce glasses dependency. Dr. Zieker is also certified to do laser-assisted cataract surgery. Dr. Zieker also performs LASIK/PRK for patients who desire to reduce their dependence on glasses. They also provide routine eye exams, diabetic eye care, glaucoma evaluations, AMD treatment, removal of foreign bodies and emergency eye care. Recipient of "America's Most Compassionate Doctors" award as well as Best Of The Saratoga Region 2012, 2014, 2015. Also winners of the Patient's Choice Award 2013 and 2015."

3  Specialties

  • Ophthalmology
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Ophthalmic Surgery

0  Board Certifications

Dr. Zieker does not have any board certifications listed.

30  Conditions Treated

  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration
  • All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
  • Anisocoria
  • Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
  • Astigmatism
  • Autoimmune Diseases
  • Blepharitis
  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Conjunctival Hemorrhage
  • Diabetic Eye Disease
  • Diplopia
  • Dry Eyes
  • Eye Disease
  • Eye Infections
  • Floaters
  • Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
  • Glaucoma
  • Graves' Disease
  • Headache
  • Iridocyclitis
  • Keratitis
  • Pinguecula
  • Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
  • Presbyopia
  • Retinal Hemorrhage
  • Senile Cataracts
  • Thyroid Disease
  • Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
  • Visual Field Defects

10  Procedures

  • Anterior Vitrectomy
  • Cataract Removal Surgery
  • Eye Examination
  • Eye Procedure
  • Eye Surgery
  • LASIK
  • Ocular Prosthetics
  • Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
  • Vitreoretinal Surgery
  • YAG Laser Capsulotomy

Background Check

0 Malpractice Claims

No malpractice history found for New York.

0 Sanctions

No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

0 Board Actions

No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

Education

  • University of Vermont
    Undergraduate School | Graduated
  • Albany Medical College
    Medical School | Graduated 2001
  • Griffin Hosp-Yale U Sch Med
    Internship Hospital | Completed 2002
  • Nassau U Med Ctr
    Residency Hospital | Completed 2005

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors

Dr. Zieker has no awards or honors listed.

Media & Publications

Dr. Zieker has no media or publications listed.

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Memberships & Professional Affiliations

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Dr. Zieker's Reviews

4.8
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Zieker to family and friends
35 total reviews (19 have comments)
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Likelihood to Recommend (35)

  • 5
    (32)
  • 4
    (1)
  • 3
    (1)
  • 2
    (0)
  • 1
    (1)

Dr. Zieker's Performance

  • Trustworthiness

    EXCELLENT

  • Explains condition(s) well

    EXCELLENT

  • Answers questions

    EXCELLENT

  • Time well spent

    EXCELLENT

Office & Staff Performance

  • Scheduling

    EXCELLENT

  • Office environment

    EXCELLENT

  • Staff friendliness

    EXCELLENT

  • Average wait time

    Under 10 minutes

Patient Comments (19)

Everyone is profesional,friendly.I felt at ease,with nothing to worry about.Wonderful atmosphere.
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Very good experience and highly recommend
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Dr. Zieker performed cataract surgery in both my eyes. He is obviously highly skilled-- a complete pro- but he's also easy-going and pleasant to interact with. His entire staff was friendly and very helpful. The surgery itself was quick and almost completely painless. And now the world looks...more
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I saw Steven Clark, PA-C, for the first time on Tuesday, 4/11/17. He was fantastic. Steven answered all my questions; I learned new things & you can tell that the entire staff cares about the patients. I am also confident that I will like Dr. Zieker upon meeting him. Referred to Zieker Eye...more
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Dr. Zieker is a fantastic surgeon. He explained the cataract surgery in detail and spoke about the different options that were available. Knowing how nervous I was, Dr. Zieker made me feel at ease. He is a very compassionate doctor. I cannot say that about many other doctors who I have seen. I...more
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Dr. Zieker accepts 12 insurance carriers

  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Blue Card PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP)
    Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP) HMO
    Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP) PPO
  • Cigna
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access
  • EmblemHealth
    GHI HMO
    GHI PPO
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • Humana
  • MultiPlan
    MultiPlan PPO
    PHCS Network PPO
  • MVP Health Care
    MVP Health Care PPO
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthCare
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    United Healthcare
  • WellPoint

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Dr. Zieker's affiliated hospitals

Saratoga Hospital
211 Church St
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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