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Dr. Athanasios Papakostas, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 41
Dr. Athanasios Papakostas, MD
4.3 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. Athanasios Papakostas, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in New York, NY.
Dr. Athanasios Papakostas, MD
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Dr. Athanasios Papakostas, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 41
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Athanasios Papakostas, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in New York, NY.

About

Dr. Athanasios Papakostas, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in New York, NY and has 17 years experience. They graduated from University of Athens / College of Medicine / School of Health Science National & Kapodistrian in 2007 and completed a residency at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.They currently practice at Weill Cornell Medicine - Dermatology and are affiliated with New York Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Papakostas has experience treating conditions like Retinal Neovascularization and Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Papakostas received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Papakostas also speaks Greek. Dr. Papakostas is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Retinal Neovascularization
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Retinal Neovascularization
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Retinal Neovascularization
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Drusen
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Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Cataract
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Chronic Endophthalmitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Endophthalmitis
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Dry Eyes
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Esotropia
Eyelid Disorders
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Marfan Syndrome
Migraine
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Miosis
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Nearsightedness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Degeneration
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinoschisis
Serous Detachment Retina
Staphyloma Posticum
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vitreoretinal Degeneration
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Intraocular Lens Implant Surgery
Macular Degeneration Treatment
Macular Hole Surgery
Macular Pucker Surgery
Ocular Prosthetics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment
Retina and Vitreous Surgery
Scleral Buckling
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Strabismus Surgery
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitreous Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 Weill Medical College of Cornell
    1305 York Ave, New York, NY 10021
    Thursday
    08:30 - 18:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 18:00
  2. 2 Office
    5 Country Club Executive Park, Glen Carbon, IL 62034
  3. 3 The Retina Institute
    17 The Boulevard Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO 63117
  4. 4 Office
    1009 S 42nd St Ste 3, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
  5. 5 Office
    2201 S Brentwood Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63144

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Feb 04, 2021
Excellent surgeon! He has operated on both eyes for retinal detachments and saved my vision.
— Feb 04, 2021
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Languages Spoken
Greek
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Athens / College of Medicine / School of Health Science National & Kapodistrian
    2007
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Metrowest Medical Center Framingham Union Hospital
    2011
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
    2014
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Athanasios Papakostas, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Papakostas' profile.

Dr. Papakostas frequently treats the following conditions: Retinal Neovascularization and Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Athanasios Papakostas, MD is affiliated with New York Presbyterian Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Athanasios Papakostas, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital

    525 E 68th St, New York, NY