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Dr. Akhilesh Singh, MD

Dr. Akhilesh Singh, MD

Ophthalmology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Akhilesh Singh, MD is an ophthalmologist in Forest Hills, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 1994. He is affiliated with North Shore University Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

11050 71st Rd Ste 1J Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 544-5533

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Singh specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Singh's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Singh

4.2

15 ratings, 12 with a written review
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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
What could be improved
No results
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M. Tamayo – Mar 13, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 14, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Patricia M Bugland – Sep 06, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Eileen in Forest Hills, NY – Oct 19, 2019
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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
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
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T.P – Sep 21, 2019
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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
No results
13 people found this helpful
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Joan – Jul 05, 2019
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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
No results
15 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mohammed in Queens, NY – Jun 21, 2019
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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
No results
21 people found this helpful
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Anonymous – Jun 11, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
15 people found this helpful
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Mar 23, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Forest Hills, NY – Oct 14, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Anna in Ridgewood, NY – Feb 14, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
18 people found this helpful
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Bellmore, NY – Aug 09, 2016
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About Me

biography

Akhilesh Singh, M.D., is a Board Certified physician specializing in ophthalmology. The doctor offers a wide variety of eye care services to his patients who live in the Forest Hills and Queens neighborhoods of New York. Dr. Singh has over 15 years...read more

  • Ophthalmology

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  • State University Of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Office11050 71st Rd Ste 1J Forest Hills, NY 11375
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Downtown Ophthalmology PC10825 72nd Ave Ste 1A Forest Hills, NY 11375
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • North Shore University Hospital

    300 Community Dr
    Manhasset, NY 11030
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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