- Ophthalmologists
- NY
- Hicksville, NY
- Dr. James Maisel, MD

Dr. James Maisel, MD
Ophthalmology•Age 71
Ophthalmology
Dr. James Maisel, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Hicksville, NY and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. They graduated from NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1978. They are affiliated with medical facilities North Shore University Hospital and NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island. Their office accepts new patients.
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Dr. James Maisel, MD
Ophthalmology
Locations
Retina Group of New York
At a Glance
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
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Dr. Maisel's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Maisel
5.0
Based on 182 ratings
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Dr. Maisel's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Maisel treats Chorioretinal Scars more than 99% of their peers
Dr. Maisel treats this condition more than 99% of their peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Maisel treats Macular Hole more than 98% of their peers
Dr. Maisel treats this condition more than 98% of their peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Maisel treats Visual Field Defects more than 96% of their peers
Dr. Maisel treats this condition more than 96% of their peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Scotoma
Dr. Maisel's conditions and procedures:
- Acute Endophthalmitis
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
- Anterior Vitrectomy
- Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
- B-Scan Ultrasound
- Bell's Palsy
- Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
- Benign Neoplasm of Eye
- Benign Tumor
- Blepharitis
- Blind Hypotensive Eye
- Blindness
- Brain Disorders
- Cancer
- Cataract
- Cataract Removal Surgery
- Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
- Chalazion
- Chorioretinal Scars
- Chorioretinitis
- Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
- Choroideremia
- Chronic Endophthalmitis
- Color Blindness
- Conjunctival Hemorrhage
- Contusion of the Eyeball
- Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
- Corneal Diseases
- Degenerative Disorders of Globe
- Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
- Diabetic Cataracts
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Diplopia
- Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
- Drusen
- Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Dry Eyes
- Ectropion of Eyelid
- Edema
- Endophthalmitis
- Enucleation of Eye
- Esotropia
- Exophoria
- Exotropia
- Eye Cancer
- Eye Infections
- Eye Injuries
- Eye Test
- Eyelid Disorders
- Eyelid Surgery
- Farnsworth Lantern Test
- Floaters
- Foreign Body Removal from Eye
- Foveal and-or Macular Hypoplasia
- Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
- Glaucoma
- Glaucoma Surgery
- Graves' Disease
- Headache
- Herpetic Keratitis
- Heterophoria
- Hypertropia
- Hyphema
- Hypotony of Eye
- Hypotropia
- Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
- Iridectomy
- Iridocyclitis
- Juvenile Macular Degeneration
- Keratitis
- Lazy Eye
- Low Vision
- Macular Edema
- Macular Hole
- Macular Pucker
- Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
- Migraine
- Monofixation Syndrome
- Nearsightedness
- Ocular Hypertension
- Ocular Prosthetics
- Optic Neuritis
- Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
- Paralytic Strabismus
- Pars Planitis
- Pinguecula
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Progressive High Myopia
- Pterygium
- Purulent Endophthalmitis
- Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
- Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
- Retina Diseases
- Retinal Artery Occlusion
- Retinal Cysts
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
- Retinal Detachment With Break
- Retinal Dystrophy
- Retinal Edema
- Retinal Hemangioma
- Retinal Hemorrhage
- Retinal Migraine
- Retinal Neovascularization
- Retinal Telangiectasia
- Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
- Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
- Retinoschisis
- Sarcoidosis
- Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
- Senile Cataracts
- Severe Myopia
- Sjögren's Syndrome
- Still's Disease
- Stye
- Tear Duct Disorders
- Temporal Arteritis
- Thyroid Disease
- Trichiasis
- Ulcer
- Ultrasound, Eye
- Uveitis
- Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
- Vascular Disease
- Vision Screening
- Visual Disturbance
- Visual Evoked Potential (VEP)
- Visual Field Defects
- Visual Field Loss
- Visual Migraine
- Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
- Vitreoretinal Surgery
- Vitreous Hemorrhage
- Vitreous Surgery
- Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Dr. Maisel accepts the following insurance:
- AARP
- Aetna
- Select
- Anthem
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
- BlueConnect HMO
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Preferred Blue PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP)
- Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP) HMO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- EmblemHealth
- GHI
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
- First Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
- Health Net
- HealthNet
- HIP Health Plan of New York
- Humana
- MagnaCare
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- MultiPlan
- Oxford Health Plans
- POMCO Group
- Tricare
- UnitedHealthCare
- United Healthcare
About Me
Care Philosophy
Biography
Specialties
- Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology
Languages
- English
- Italian
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
- Humanitarian of the Year, 2017
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best way to schedule an appointment with Dr. James Maisel, MD?
Click here to schedule an appointment online. New patients may call (516) 712-1145 to make an appointment.
Does Dr. James Maisel, MD accept any insurance plans?
A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Healthgrades insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.
Does Dr. James Maisel, MD accept new patients?
New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Maisel, MD on Healthgrades. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Maisel's profile.
What conditions does Dr. James Maisel, MD treat?
Dr. Maisel frequently treats the following conditions: Chorioretinal Scars, Macular Hole, and Visual Field Defects. See more on Healthgrades.
What is Dr. James Maisel, MD's office address?
Dr. Maisel's office is located at 400 S Oyster Bay Rd Ste 305, Hicksville, NY 11801. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages is Dr. James Maisel, MD fluent in?
Dr. Maisel is able to speak Italian and English. View profile to see all.
Is Dr. James Maisel, MD affiliated with any hospitals?
Dr. James Maisel, MD is affiliated with North Shore University Hospital and NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island.
Is Dr. James Maisel, MD a board-certified professional?
Yes, Dr. James Maisel, MD holds board certifications in Ophthalmology.
How much experience does Dr. James Maisel, MD have?
Dr. Maisel has over 44 years of healthcare experience.
Does Dr. James Maisel, MD receive good ratings from patients?
There is a star rating of 5/5 for Dr. James Maisel, MD. Patients say that the provider listened & answered questions well and they trusted the provider's decisions. See all patient feedback on Healthgrades.
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23 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2022)
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Award Highlight: America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2021)
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