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Dr. Richard Angrist, MD

Dr. Richard Angrist, MD

Ophthalmology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Angrist, MD is an ophthalmologist in Somerset, NJ and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ocean University Medical Center and Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus. He is accepting new patients.

3 Star Rating
Based on 44 reviews 3 Star Rating (44 reviews)

Practice

1527 State Route 27 Ste 2600 Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 246-1050

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Angrist specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
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Dr. Angrist's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Angrist

3.0

44 ratings, 25 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Feb 28, 2025
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What could be improved
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Sep 26, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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Horrible Eye Doctor – Aug 27, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Mariya – Dec 10, 2022
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What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
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Apr 10, 2022
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Dennis C Peger – Oct 05, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
7 people found this helpful
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Oct 10, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Sep 21, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Aug 25, 2020
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Joan – Sep 05, 2019
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What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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May 05, 2019
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No results
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May 04, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Mar 30, 2019
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What went well
  • 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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Mickeycorea in toms river, NJ – Jan 25, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Kathy in Toms River, NJ – Dec 18, 2018
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What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
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Apr 24, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
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NJ – Apr 22, 2018
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What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Jan 22, 2018
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What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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MANALAPAN – Jan 19, 2018
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
Helpful
June in Manchester, NJ – Nov 30, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Richard Angrist, MD is an ophthalmologist in Somerset, NJ and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ocean University Medical Center and Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus. He is accepting new patients.

  • Ophthalmology

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  • Albany Medical College

    Medical School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Richard C. Angrist M.D. P.A.1527 State Route 27 Ste 2600 Somerset, NJ 08873
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Angrist Optical LLC3810 River Rd Point Pleasant Boro, NJ 08742
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Ocean University Medical Center

    425 Jack Martin Blvd
    Brick, NJ 08724
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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  • Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus

    600 River Ave
    Lakewood, NJ 08701

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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