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Dr. Alberto Distefano, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 39
Dr. Alberto Distefano, MD
4.6 (26 Ratings)

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Dr. Alberto Distefano, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in New York, NY.
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Dr. Alberto Distefano, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 39
New York, NY
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13 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Alberto Distefano, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in New York, NY.

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Dr. Alberto Distefano, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in New York, NY and has 13 years experience. They graduated from NEW YORK Medical College. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Boston Medical Center and Mount Sinai Hospital. At present, Dr. Distefano received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 26 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Distefano also speaks Italian. Dr. Distefano is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Strabismus
Convergence Insufficiency
Hypertropia
Strabismus
Convergence Insufficiency
Hypertropia
Strabismus
Convergence Insufficiency
Hypertropia
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Bell's Palsy
Blepharitis
Corneal Diseases
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Glaucoma
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Hypotropia
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Optic Neuritis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Blepharoplasty
Blepharorrhaphy
Eyelid Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Eye Cancer
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pinguecula
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinoblastoma
Retinoschisis
Senile Cataracts
Squamous Blepharitis
Trichiasis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Canthoplasty and Canthopexy
Conjunctivoplasty
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Enucleation of Eye
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Mohs Surgery
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Lid Retraction
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery

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    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
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Locations

  1. 1 New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
    310 E 14th St, New York, NY 10003
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 979-4500
  2. 2 Office
    40 Temple St Ste 3A, New Haven, CT 06510
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 785-2020
  3. 3 Boston Univ. Eye Associates Inc.
    2005 Bay St Ste 206, Taunton, MA 02780
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (508) 823-7473
  4. 4 New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai - East 102nd Street
    17 E 102nd St Fl 8, New York, NY 10029
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 241-0939

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4.6
Based on 26 Reviews
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4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (1)

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Jan 17, 2023
Dr. Distefano is compassionate and takes his time to discuss diagnoses. He told me about all the treatment options and allowed me to ask questions without making me feel rushed. I trust him with my care and would recommend him to anyone.
— Jan 17, 2023
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Alberto Distefano, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in New York, NY and has over 12 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 2011. He specializes in Ophthalmology.
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Languages Spoken
Italian
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

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Medical Education
  • NEW YORK Medical College
    2011
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  • Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alberto Distefano, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Distefano's profile.

Dr. Alberto Distefano, MD is affiliated with Boston Medical Center and Mount Sinai Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Alberto Distefano, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Boston Medical Center

    1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl, Boston, MA

  • Mount Sinai Hospital

    1 Gustave L Levy Pl, New York, NY