


Dr. Ben Cohen, MD
Dr. Ben Cohen, MD is an ophthalmologist in New York, NY and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1976. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Lenox Hill Hospital and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.
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140 E 80th St New York, NY 10075At a Glance
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5 star | 45% | 45% |
4 star | 18% | 18% |
3 star | 18% | 18% |
2 star | 0% | 0% |
1 star | 18% | 18% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Cohen to family and friends is 3.7272727 out of 5
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Dr. Ben Cohen, MD is an ophthalmologist in New York, NY and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1976. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Lenox Hill Hospital and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.Ophthalmology
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Mass Ee Infirm-harvard University
Fellowship Hospital, 1983Manhattan Ee Hospital
Fellowship Hospital, 1981University Of Chicago
Residency Hospital, 1980Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1977New York Medical College
Medical School, 1976
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hospital awardsView all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well - Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 6
hospital awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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