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Dr. Joseph Elman, MD

Dr. Joseph Elman, MD

Ophthalmology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Elman, MD is an ophthalmologist in North Haven, CT and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Tel-Aviv, Sackler School of Medicine in 1983. He is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 4 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

140 Washington Ave North Haven, CT 06473
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Elman specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Elman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Elman

4.0
16 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
69%
69%
4 star
6%
6%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
6%
6%
1 star
19%
19%

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Absolutely the best. Kind, empathetic, knowledgeable and brilliant. I trust him explicitly. His staff is friendly and helpful without being florid which is something I prefer.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Joe – Jul 18, 2024
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Both my husband and I feel Dr. Elmen's staff is not friendly and can be 'abrupt'
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 others found this helpful
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Mar 05, 2024
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Not helpful
I saw the doctor twice in 10 days my eyes are blurry and I feel like I have something in my eye. He gave me some antibiotics didn’t help. Second time he said I have dry eyes told me to get some stuff for my dries. Didn’t help. Call back again couldn’t help me any more. The doctor and the nurses are very apathetic I don’t really care about patients. Very disappointing
What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 04, 2022
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Best eye doc! To me, eyes are of the utmost importance. Dr. Elman has been my eye doc for twenty years, and I am staying his patient until he retires. I think he's brilliant in his profession, and he is a caring doctor, dedicated to his patient's eye health. Whatever this doc says about my eyes, I trust, follow, and he has provided excellent care to my eyes for two decades already.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
Helpful
Nancy Papa in CT – Dec 19, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Joseph Elman, MD is an ophthalmologist in North Haven, CT and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Tel-Aviv, Sackler School of Medicine in 1983. He is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Ophthalmology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Yale University

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Hartford Hospital

    Internship Hospital
  • University Tel-aviv, Sackler School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1983
  • Vassar College

    Undergraduate School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.
  • English

  • Hebrew

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Locations

Practice

Joseph S. Elman M.D. PC140 Washington Ave North Haven, CT 06473
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St
    New Haven, CT 06510
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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