Dr. Nicholas Nissirios, MD
Dr. Nicholas Nissirios, MD is an ophthalmologist in Astoria, NY and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Nissirios has extensive experience in Eye Conditions. He graduated from University of Athens Medical School in 2003. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Lenox Hill Hospital and Newyork-Presbyterian Queens. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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2309 31st St Ste 1 Astoria, NY 11105At a Glance
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About Me
care philosophy
My specialty in the field of Ophthalmology is the treatment of Corneal Disease. I perform all types of Laser Vision Correction, which include Lasik and also Laser Cataract Surgery. I believe my patients deserve the best procedures and technology available.biography
Dr. Nicholas Nissirios is the creator and director of Metro Eye MD. Dr. Nissirios is a board certified Ophthalmologist specializing in Cataract, Cornea Transplantation and Refractive Surgery/LASIK. He completed his medical school training at the...read moreOphthalmology
Cataract Surgery
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Cornea & Refractive Surgery
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Nassau University Medical Center/opthalmic Consultants Of Long Island
Fellowship Hospital, 2012Nassau University Medical Center/sunystonybrook
Residency Hospital, 2011Albert Einstein/montefiore Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 2007University Of Athens Medical School
Medical School, 2003University Of Athens / College Of Medicine / School Of Health Science National & Kapodistrian
Undergraduate School, 1999
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Relationship of Bell’s Phenomenon with Salzmann’s Nodular Degeneration, 2012
Ultrasound Biomicroscopy of the Rat Eye: Effects of Cholinergic and Anticholinergic Agents, 2005
Comparison of Anterior Segment Structures in Two Rat Glaucoma Models: An Ultrasound Biomicroscopic (UBM) study, 2008
Complications in Resident-Performed Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery at New Jersey Medical School, 2007
Sterility Of In-Office Ambient Air Injected Through A Syringe, 2010
Non-Invasive Determination of Intraocular Pressure (IOP) in Non-Sedated Mice of 5 Different Inbred Strains, 2007
Astigmatism Correction Post Penetrating Keratoplasty (PK) Using a Femtosecond Laser System (LensX), 2012
An Investigation of the Safety and Efficacy Of Subconjunctival Bevacizumab in the Treatment of Corneal Neovascularization, 2011
In Vivo Response Curve for the Treatment of Demodex folliculorum, 2011
Dislocation of the Donor Graft to the Posterior Segment in Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty in eyes with Posterior Segment Prosthetic Irides, 2012
Focus on Diabetic Macular Edema
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- Mon: 10:00am - 6:00pm
- Tue: 10:00am - 6:00pm
- Thu: 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Sat: 8:30am - 12:00pm
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- Recipient of 42
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 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 home79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 43
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year
View all awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year
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
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
72%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home12% lower than the national average
68%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well8% lower than the national average
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