Dr. Norman Saffra, MD
Ophthalmology*•Male•Age 61
Ophthalmology*
Dr. Norman Saffra, MD is an ophthalmologist in Hewlett, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Saffra has extensive experience in Eye Conditions. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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1229 Broadway Ste 210 Hewlett, NY 11557Accepting new patients
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Dr. Norman Saffra is one of the nations leading ophthalmic laser and microsurgeons and is known for his expertise in treating diseases that cause visual loss.biography
Dr. Norman Saffra is one of the nations leading ophthalmic laser and microsurgeons and is known for his expertise in treating diseases that cause visual loss. He is an expert in conditions effecting the posterior segment of the eye (the back of...read moreOphthalmology
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Fellowship Hospital, 1993State University Of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College Of Medicine
Fellowship Hospital, 1993Albert Einstein College Of Medicine
Medical School, 1988Maimonides Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1988Yeshiva College
Undergraduate School, 1984Kingsbrook Jewish
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Post operative Endophthalmitis caused by Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus, 2005
Fibrosarcoma, 2005
Pediatric Vision Screening Results in an Orthodox Jewish Cohort, 2005
Peripheral Ulcerative Keratitis in Sarcoidosis: A Case Report, 2006
NY Super Doctors, 2009,2011
multiple community service awards, 1993-2010
New York Magazine Best Doctors NY and Tri State Area 12 times, 2010
Castle and Connelly Guide To The Best Doctors, 1993-2010
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74%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home10% 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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