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Dr. Stephen Obstbaum, MD

Dr. Stephen Obstbaum, MD

Ophthalmology*

Dr. Stephen Obstbaum, MD is an ophthalmologist in New York, NY. He is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Northwell Health Physician Partners Ophthalmology at MEETH

210 E 64th St Fl 7 New York, NY 10065

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Obstbaum specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Obstbaum's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Obstbaum

3.8
12 ratings, 3 with a written review
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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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Never Again
Unprofessional. And issue was never resolved. Was left with permanent damage to left eye.please consider other choices. I have since found an excellent ophthalmologist .whim I trust completely.
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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Frances greenfield – Oct 09, 2023
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fine doctor, poor staff
Dr. Obstbaum is terrific. Problem is, now twice we must beg for refills for glaucoma drops. Whatever interoffice channels they have don't work and the pharmacy doesn't get authorization till we've about run out. Second time this has happened and we are coming into the Christmas weekend when everything will be closed. The best they could promise when I phoned in a panic was to mark it "urgent."
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Martha Hess – Dec 22, 2022
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Five years ago Dr. Obstbaum performed cataract surgery on me and it was a disaster which has virtually blinded me in my left eye. He has never acknowledged this was his doing, saying the condition existed pre-surgery. I would have known if it did. In discussion with him post surgery, he yelled at me and refused to admit responsibility. Since then I've feared having surgery on the other eye. I was 75 when this occurred. Everyone in his officeheard him scream at me. But his myth lingers on.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Fran greenfield in Silver spring, Md formerly NYC – Feb 24, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Stephen Obstbaum, MD is an ophthalmologist in New York, NY. He is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Ophthalmology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Washington University School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Flower & Fifth Avenue Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • Flower & Fifth Avenue Hospital

    Internship Hospital
  • New York Medical College

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

Northwell Health Physician Partners Ophthalmology at MEETH

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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lenox Hill Hospital

    100 E 77th St
    New York, NY 10075
    Recipient of 42
    hospital awards

    America'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

    America'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

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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