Dr. Robert Rothstein, MD
Ophthalmology*•Male•Age 57
Ophthalmology*
Dr. Robert Rothstein, MD is an ophthalmologist in Forest Hills, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Rothstein has extensive experience in Eye Conditions. He graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Newyork-Presbyterian Queens and NYU Langone Hospitals. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

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11045 Queens Blvd Ste Aa Forest Hills, NY 11375At a Glance
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- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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5 Star | 72% | 72% |
4 Star | 13% | 13% |
3 Star | 6% | 6% |
2 Star | 1% | 1% |
1 Star | 8% | 8% |
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About Me
care philosophy
As a Neuro-Ophthalmologist I can make a real difference in the lives of people who are losing their vision. For instance, glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States and the world, but through medical and surgical intervention...read morebiography
Dr. Robert Rothstein specializes in Neuro-Ophthalmology and the surgical and medical management of Glaucoma, Cataracts, and other ophthalmological conditionsOphthalmology
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State University Of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College Of Medicine
Fellowship Hospital, 1999Ny Eye & Ear Infirmary
Fellowship Hospital, 1998State University Of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College Of Medicine
Residency Hospital, 1997Long Island College Hospital, Internal Medicine
Internship Hospital, 1994Brooklyn College, Ba/md Program
Undergraduate School, 1993State University Of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College Of Medicine
Medical School, 1993
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Learn more about medical license public record checkNational Board of Medical Examiners, Diplomate
New York Glaucoma Society, Member
North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society, Member
New York Society of Clinical Ophthalmology, Member
American Board of Ophthalmology, Diplomate
American Academy of Ophthalmology, Member
English
Hebrew
Focus on Wet Macular Degeneration
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 62
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
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.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that nurses 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)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
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
- Recipient of 7
hospital awardsView 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
68%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well8% lower than the national average
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