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Dr. Norman Saffra, MD

Ophthalmology*MaleAge 60

Ophthalmology*

Dr. Norman Saffra, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Hewlett, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Saffra has extensive experience in Eye Conditions. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. Norman Saffra, MD

Maimonides Division of Ophthalmology

1420 Broadway Fl LL1 Hewlett, NY 11557

Accepting new patients

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  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
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  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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  • Explained conditions well
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  • Appointment wasn't rushed
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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  • Staff wasn't friendly
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  • Appointment scheduling
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  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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What went well
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  • Explained conditions well
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  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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  • Long wait times
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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Care Philosophy

Dr. Norman Saffra is one of the nation’s leading ophthalmic laser and microsurgeons and is known for his expertise in treating diseases that cause visual loss.

Biography

Dr. Norman Saffra is one of the nation’s leading ophthalmic laser and microsurgeons and is known for his expertise in treating diseases that cause visual loss. He is an e

Specialties*

  • Ophthalmology

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Board Certifications

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology

SUNY Downstate|Suny Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

Fellowship Hospital, 1993

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Medical School, 1988

Maimonides Medical Center

Internship Hospital, 1988

  • English
  • Hebrew
  • Italian
  • Russian
  • Spanish
  • Yiddish
  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
  • Castle and Connelly Guide To The Best Doctors, 1993-2010
  • multiple community service awards, 1993-2010
  • NY Super Doctors, 2009,2011
  • New York Magazine Best Doctors NY and Tri State Area 12 times, 2010
  • Peripheral Ulcerative Keratitis in Sarcoidosis: A Case Report, 2006
  • Post operative Endophthalmitis caused by Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus, 2005
  • Pediatric Vision Screening Results in an Orthodox Jewish Cohort, 2005
  • Fibrosarcoma, 2005
  • multiple articles

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    Dr. Norman Saffra, MD is fluent in 6 languages: English, Hebrew, Italian, Russian, Spanish, and Yiddish.

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    Locations

    Maimonides Division of Ophthalmology

    Hewlett1420 Broadway Fl LL1 Hewlett, NY 11557
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