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Dr. Michael Farbowitz, MD

Dr. Michael Farbowitz, MD

Ophthalmology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Farbowitz, MD is an ophthalmologist in Short Hills, NJ and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Overlook Medical Center and Morristown Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 92 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (92 reviews)

Practice

551 Millburn Ave Short Hills, NJ 07078
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Dr. Farbowitz's Reviews

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4.3
92 ratings, 42 with a written review
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Aug 15, 2023
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Great Dr
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Jul 01, 2023
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Surgery went very well
My surgery went very well. I am very thankful that my vision was improved tremendously. Thanks dr Farbowitz you really make my life so much better.
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May 13, 2023
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Amazing service
Amazing service
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Jan 24, 2023
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Professional and patient
Very professional and patient
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Nov 21, 2022
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Whoa
My wife and I saw him annually, until about 3 years ago. On that visit, he found I had dry eye syndrome and that I had because of it permanently lost half the meibomian glands (tear ducts) in my eyelids. On that same visit, he discovered that my wife had more severe dry eye syndrome than I, but without permanent damage.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Wait times
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
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David J. Rosenblum – Oct 30, 2022
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Very happy with results
Very happy with results
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Oct 07, 2022
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Excellent
Great job! Friendly professional staff.
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Sep 03, 2022
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Office visits and procedures were professionals and efficient
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Jul 18, 2022
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My cataract surgery went great!
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Jun 06, 2022
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Impatient!
I have been coming to see Dr. Farbowitz for many years. Lately, I have been feeling rushed and he does not have the time or patience to answer questions. I understand that he is moving onto surgeries( applause, applause), and giving his patients to the optometrist. However, his lack of interest sticks out like a sore thumb. I gave him 2 stars because once upon a time, he spent time with his clients and showed genuine interest. At least I thought.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Appointment was rushed
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Arnita Johnson – May 31, 2022
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The Dr. and office staff are great!
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May 08, 2022
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Excellent attention to detail
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Feb 11, 2022
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It has taken awhile for me to find the courage to write this review. Dr Farbowitz services are overpriced. He told my husband he had dry eye, it would be thousands. He saw a different doctor and was told he does not have dry eye. He wanted me to buy eye drops from him, very expensive, I bought them at CVS for a fraction of the cost. I had to sign 3 times I would not sue him, twice in his office and again at the surgical center. He removed a cataract and left for vacation afterwards. When I returned the next day, no doctor to remove my eyepatch. My eyesight was worse. I had to wait 5 days for him to return. He saw me and said to continue the drops for 2 weeks. Waited 2 weeks, he examined me again and said my retina was swollen, continue the drops. I returned after 3 weeks, he examined my eye and said to read the chart. I couldn’t. He then said “there is no medical reason for you not to be able to read the chart” loud and accusatory. From that moment I knew I would never go back to him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Merryl Snyder – Feb 25, 2021
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Zero Stars. Zero bedside manner. Staff inconsiderate. He is cocky, rude and a Sub par eye doctor. He never answers "Important" calls. GO ELSEWHERE Read the reviews, there is a reason why so many people gave him 1 star.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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X – Nov 26, 2020
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Very Disappointed! I was a patient of the practice for more than 30 years under a previous doctor, and my issue is with billing with the current practice. I have always paid my bills. After one visit with Dr. Farbowitz I moved my address, and never received an invoice. I ended up paying very significant fees and all they could do was throw up their hands and say there's nothing to be done. It's a good thing I moved because I would never go back after that treatment. My issue isn't medical, but I am still a customer/patient who also deserves fairness.
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Aug 21, 2020
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PROFESSIONAL !!!!!!!!
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May 29, 2019
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Dr. Farbowitz was on call for my regular Opthamologist on a Saturday when I had a sudden submacular hemorrhage in my left eye and could barely see out of it. He asked me a few questions and asked me how long it would take to get to his office. He examined me and had me see a retinologist first thing Monday morning. I was able to quickly see a terrific Dr. at NYEE in NYC. I had a vitrectomy that week and I can now see 20/40 with some distortion. Because of his effort he is now my Opthamologist
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
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No results
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Mike M in Colonia, NJ – Jan 23, 2019
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I really wanted him to be my MD; but, he had unpleasant MD-to-patient interaction. Ophthalmic Med Techs did abt 45 mins of Health Hx, preliminary tests and, eye dilation, then MD entered room to exam my eye. I don't recall he spoke w/me except "look up, look down, look to the side, etc" and give name of contacts he'd order 4 me. He didn't tell me if did or didn't see damage of HTN or DM in my eyes. Didn't prepare me 4 (my 1st) retinal scan, so my eyes were very sore 4-5 days-Clearly preoccupied
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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none in NJ – Jul 11, 2018
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Absolutely splendid. Could not be happier.
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
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N SCHACHTER MD in Short Hills, NJ – May 29, 2018
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  • Ophthalmology

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  • Ucla--jules Stein Eye Institute

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Long Island Jewish Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center (new York)

    Internship Hospital

  • New York University Grossman School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1994
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Office551 Millburn Ave Short Hills, NJ 07078
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(973) 379-2544
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