Dr. Jodi Luchs, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Wantagh, NY and has been practicing for 22 years. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in 1991 and specializes in ophthalmology.
South Shore Eye Care
2185 Wantagh Ave
Wantagh, NY 11793
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Connecticare
- EmblemHealth
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Locals (any local)
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Top Care Areas
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Blepharitis
very high
more than 99% of peers
Pinguecula
very high
more than 99% of peers
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
very high
more than 98% of peers
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Luchs "At South Shore Eye care we use the latest diagnostic and treatment technology to deliver state of the art eye care in a caring and compassionate environment. Dr. Luchs is a specialist in difficult to treat Corneal Diseases, Refractive surgery (LASIK), Cataract Surgery, Corneal Crosslinking, Keratoconus, Intacs, Dry Eye, and corneal transplantation. He is Director of our nationally recognized research department featuring ongoing studies in Keratoconus, Dry Eye, Blepharitis, Glaucoma and more."
1 Specialties
- Ophthalmology
1 Board Certifications
- OphthalmologyAccredited by: American Board of Ophthalmology*
68 Conditions Treated
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
- Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
- Astigmatism
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
- Benign Neoplasm of Eye
- Benign Tumor
- Blepharitis
- Cancer
- Cataract
- Cataract Surgery Complications
- Chalazion
- Conjunctival Hemorrhage
- Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
- Corneal Diseases
- Corneal Erosion
- Corneal Ulcer
- Dacryoadenitis
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Diplopia
- Drusen
- Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Dry Eyes
- Ectropion of Eyelid
- Eye Cancer
- Eye Disease
- Eye Infections
- Eye Injuries
- Eyelid Disorders
- Eyelid Growth
- Farsightedness
- Floaters
- Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
- Glaucoma
- Herpetic Keratitis
- Iridocyclitis
- Keratitis
- Keratoconus
- Macular Degeneration
- Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
- Migraine
- Nearsightedness
- Nystagmus
- Ocular Hypertension
- Pinguecula
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Presbyopia
- Pterygium
- Retina Diseases
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
- Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Retinoblastoma
- Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
- Sarcoidosis
- Senile Cataracts
- Sjögren's Syndrome
- Temporal Arteritis
- Thyroid Disease
- Trichiasis
- Ulcer
- Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
- Vascular Disease
- Visual Field Defects
- Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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27 Procedures
- Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK)
- Biopsy of Cornea
- Cataract Removal Surgery
- Conjunctivoplasty
- Cornea Surgery
- Cornea Transplant
- Excision of Chalazion
- Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
- Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Sclera
- Eye Examination
- Eye Procedure
- Eye Surgery
- Eyelid Surgery
- Foreign Body Removal from Eye
- Glaucoma Surgery
- Glaucoma Treatment
- Intraocular Lens Implant Surgery
- Laser Surgery
- LASIK
- Ocular Prosthetics
- Pterygium Surgery
- Refractive Surgery
- Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
- Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
- 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
- Perelman School of Medicine University of PennsylvaniaUndergraduate School | Graduated 1987
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva UniversityMedical School | Graduated 1991
- Mount Sinai HospitalInternship Hospital | Completed 1992
- Long Island Jewish McResidency Hospital | Completed 1995
- Wills Eye HospFellowship Hospital | Completed 1996
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
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Dr. Luchs accepts 13 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS II
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOGreat West Healthcare-Cigna PPOOpen Access
- Commercial Insurance Company
- ConnecticareConnecticare HMO
- EmblemHealthEmblem HealthGHI PPOHealth Insurance Plan of Greater New York (HIP) PPO
- Empire Blue Cross Blue ShieldEmpire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Locals (any local)
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
- National Elevator
- Oxford Health PlansFreedom Plan
- UnitedHealthCareChoice Plus POSNavigate HMONavigate POSOptions PPOOxford LibertyUnited Healthcare
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