
Dr. Michael Farbowitz, MD
Ophthalmology•Male•Age 53
Dr. Michael Farbowitz, MD is a Ophthalmology Specialist in Short Hills, NJ. He is affiliated with medical facilities Saint Barnabas Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Farbowitz to book an appointment.

Dr. Michael Farbowitz, MD
Ophthalmology
Locations
Short Hills Ophthalmology Group, P.A.
At a Glance
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
Dr. Farbowitz's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Farbowitz
4.4
Based on 77 ratings
5 Stars | 75.32467532467533% | (58) |
4 Stars | 10.38961038961039% | (8) |
3 Stars | 0% | (0) |
2 Stars | 2.5974025974025974% | (2) |
1 Star | 11.688311688311689% | (9) |
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How likely are you to recommendDr. Farbowitz?(Select your rating)
- Wait times (69)
- Appointment wasn't rushed (66)
- Explained conditions well (66)
- Didn't explain conditions well (9)
- Didn't listen or answer questions (9)
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions (9)
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Office environment
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Long wait times
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Office environment
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Wait times
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
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How was your experience with Dr. Farbowitz?Overall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Farbowitz to family and friends is 4.3506494 out of 5
Experience and Background Checks
Background Check
Dr. Farbowitz's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Farbowitz treats Eyelid Disorders more than 100% of his peers
Dr. Farbowitz treats this condition more than 100% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Farbowitz treats Stye more than 100% of his peers
Dr. Farbowitz treats this condition more than 100% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Farbowitz treats Chalazion more than 100% of his peers
Dr. Farbowitz treats this condition more than 100% of his peers
Dr. Farbowitz's conditions and procedures:
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Anisocoria
- Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
- Anterior Scleritis
- Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
- Astigmatism
- Bell's Palsy
- Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
- Benign Neoplasm of Eye
- Benign Tumor
- Black Eye
- Blepharitis
- Blindness
- Cataract
- Cataract Removal Surgery
- Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
- Chalazion
- Chorioretinal Scars
- Chorioretinitis
- Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
- Chronic Eye Diseases
- Clear Lens Surgery With Multifocal Implants
- Color Blindness
- Conjunctival Hemorrhage
- Contact Lens Exams
- Contact Lens Fitting Services
- Contact Lens Treatment
- Contusion of the Eyeball
- Cornea Surgery
- Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
- Corneal Diseases
- Corneal Erosion
- Corneal Ulcer
- Degenerative Disorders of Globe
- Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Diplopia
- Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
- Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
- Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
- Drusen
- Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Dry Eyes
- Duane Retraction Syndrome
- Ectropion of Eyelid
- Endophthalmitis
- Entropion
- Esophoria
- Esotropia
- Excision of Chalazion
- Exophoria
- Exotropia
- Eye Cancer
- Eye Disease
- Eye Examination
- Eye Infections
- Eye Procedure
- Eye Surgery
- Eyeglasses
- Eyelid Disorders
- Eyelid Spasm
- Eyelid Surgery
- Farsightedness
- Floaters
- Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
- Foreign Body Removal from Eye
- Foveal and-or Macular Hypoplasia
- Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
- Glaucoma
- Glaucoma - Iridogoniodysgenesia
- Glaucoma Surgery
- Headache
- Herpetic Keratitis
- Heterophoria
- Hypertropia
- Hypotony of Eye
- Hypotropia
- Intraocular Lens Implant Surgery
- Iridocyclitis
- Keratitis
- Keratoconus
- Laser Office Procedure
- Laser Surgery
- Lash Enhancer
- LASIK
- Lazy Eye
- LipiFlow® Procedure
- Macular Edema
- Macular Hole
- Marfan Syndrome
- Migraine
- Nearsightedness
- Night Blindness
- Nystagmus
- Ocular Hypertension
- Ocular Surface Reconstruction
- Optic Neuritis
- Orbital Cellulitis
- Paralytic Strabismus
- Pars Planitis
- Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
- Physical Examination
- Pinguecula
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Posterior Scleritis
- Presbyopia
- Progressive High Myopia
- Pterygium
- Pterygium Surgery
- Relaxing Incisions, Corneal
- Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
- Retina Diseases
- Retinal Cysts
- Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
- Retinal Dystrophy
- Retinal Hemorrhage
- Retinal Neovascularization
- Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
- Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
- Retinoschisis
- Senile Cataracts
- Soft Contact Lenses
- Stye
- Tear Duct Disorders
- Toric Intraocular Lens Implantation
- Trichiasis
- Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
- Vascular Disease
- Vision Impairment
- Vision Loss
- Visual Field Defects
- Vitreous Hemorrhage
- Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Insurance Check
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Dr. Farbowitz accepts
Accepted insurance can change. Please double-check when making an appointment.
Dr. Farbowitz accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Amerihealth
- Local Value Network EPO
- Local Value Network HMO
- Local Value Network HMO+
- Local Value Network POS+
- Local Value Network PPO
- Regional Pref Network EPO
- Regional Pref Network HMO
- Regional Pref Network HMO+
- Regional Pref Network POS+
- Regional Pref Network PPO
- Anthem
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- Open Access Plus
- Commercial Insurance Company
- EmblemHealth
- GHI PPO
- Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York (HIP) PPO
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
- Direct Access
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- MagnaCare
- MagnaCare PPO
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- PHCS Network PPO
- Oxford Health Plans
- Freedom Plan
- QualCare
- QualCare HMO
- QualCare PPO
- UnitedHealthCare
- Choice Plus POS
- Navigate HMO
- Navigate POS
- Options PPO
- Oxford Liberty
- United Healthcare
About Me
Care Philosophy
Biography
Specialties
- Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology
Languages
- English
- Hebrew
- Spanish
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Farbowitz, MD?
Click here to schedule an appointment online. New patients can also call 732-769-3356.
Does Dr. Michael Farbowitz, MD offer telehealth services?
Dr. Farbowitz has indicated that they offer telehealth. Contact the office to check for eligibility for your needs.
Is Dr. Michael Farbowitz, MD accepting new patients?
Dr. Michael Farbowitz, MD generally accepts new patients on Healthgrades. You can see Dr. Farbowitz's profile to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Michael Farbowitz, MD accept my insurance?
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What are Dr. Michael Farbowitz, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Farbowitz frequently treats Eyelid Disorders, Stye, and Chalazion. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Farbowitz treats.
Where is Dr. Michael Farbowitz, MD's office located?
Dr. Farbowitz's office is located at 551 MILLBURN AVE, Short Hills, NJ 07078. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages does Dr. Michael Farbowitz, MD speak?
Dr. Farbowitz speaks Spanish, Hebrew, and English. View profile to see all.
Affiliated Hospitals
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.74% Patient Experience Rating, 5% higher than the national average
8 Awards Received
71% Patient Experience Rating, 2% higher than the national average
33 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2018)