Dr. James Maisel, MD

Ophthalmology ·  Male · Age 68

  158 Reviews
  

Dr. James Maisel, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Hicksville, NY and has been practicing for 36 years. He specializes in ophthalmology.

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Retina Group Of New York

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(855) 229-7508

Dr. Maisel accepts the following insurance:

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Anthem
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
BlueConnect HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Preferred Blue PPO
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Cigna PPO
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Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York (HIP) PPO
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Health Net
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Humana
Choice Care PPO
MagnaCare
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Background Check

No malpractice claims found for New York
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Dr. Maisel's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency
Retina Diseases
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Maisel treats Retina Diseases more than 97% of his peers

Dr. Maisel treats this condition more than 97% of his peers

Visual Field Defects
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Maisel treats Visual Field Defects more than 93% of his peers

Dr. Maisel treats this condition more than 93% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Scotoma
Eye Surgery
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Maisel performs Eye Surgery more than 93% of his peers

Dr. Maisel performs this procedure more than 93% of his peers

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Dr. Maisel's conditions and procedures:

  • All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
  • Allergic Conjunctivitis
  • Autoimmune Diseases
  • Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
  • Bell's Palsy
  • Benign Tumor
  • Brain Disorders
  • Cancer
  • Diabetic Eye Disease
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Diplopia
  • Edema
  • Endophthalmitis
  • Enucleation of Eye
  • Eye Cancer
  • Eye Infections
  • Eye Injuries
  • Eye Surgery
  • Eyelid Disorders
  • Foreign Body Removal from Eye
  • Glaucoma
  • Graves' Disease
  • Headache
  • Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
  • Low Vision
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Macular Hole
  • Macular Pucker
  • Migraine
  • Optic Neuritis
  • Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
  • Retina Diseases
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Retinal Vein Occlusion
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Still's Disease
  • Temporal Arteritis
  • Thyroid Disease
  • Uveitis
  • Vascular Disease
  • Visual Evoked Potential (VEP)
  • Visual Field Defects
  • Vitrectomy
  • Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
  • Vitreoretinal Surgery

About Me

Dr. Maisel, the founder of the Retina Group of New York, is a Board Certified ophthalmologist and Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology who completed his Dyson fellowship in vitreous and retinal surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Cor...
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Specialties

  • Ophthalmology

Board Certifications

  • Ophthalmology
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Education

1983
NY Hosp Cornell Med Ctr
Fellowship Hospital
1982
Nassau University Medical Center
Residency Hospital
1979
Beth Israel Medical Center - Petrie Campus
Internship Hospital
1978
New York Medical College
Medical School
1983
1982
1979
1978

Languages

  • Italian
  • English

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
  • Humanitarian of the Year, 2017
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Dr. Maisel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Maisel

4.9

Based on 158 reviews

5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Star
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I had a great experience with the Dr and also his staff and would recommend him highly.
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great. dr. maisel is a roral wx[we\]riwenced professional/
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can.t ask for better.
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can;t ask for better
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I always feel well-cared for when I come for my annual check up!
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goes well above and beyond with his patients. hes helped with my gastro issues as well
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I had a macular hole in my left eye. I had surgery over a year ago. His procedure prevent me from having cataracts. I also loved that I had to only be face down for one week opposed to 2 weeks. I truly grateful.
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like to be here and very comfortable. reccomends dr.maisel wherever i can. everyone is friendly and accomodating.
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69% Patient experience rating, Equal to the national average

  • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2019, 2018, 2017)