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Dr. David Witzel, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 58
Dr. David Witzel, MD
4.5 (421 Ratings)

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Dr. David Witzel, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Poughkeepsie, NY.
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Dr. David Witzel, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 58
Poughkeepsie, NY
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. David Witzel, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Poughkeepsie, NY.

About

Dr. David Witzel, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Poughkeepsie, NY and has 27 years experience. They graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. They currently practice at Mount Kisco Medical Group PC and are affiliated with MidHudson Regional Hospital. Dr. Witzel has experience treating conditions like Conjunctival Hemorrhage, Iridocyclitis and Uveitis and Iridocyclitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Witzel received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 421 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Witzel also speaks Spanish. Dr. Witzel is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Iridocyclitis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Iridocyclitis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Drusen
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Glaucoma
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blocked Tear Duct
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Cataracts
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Eyes
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Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
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Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Heterophoria
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Keratoconus
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Migraine
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Ocular Hypertension
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eyelid Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Blind Hypertensive Eye
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Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
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Corneal Erosion
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Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
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Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
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Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 Central New York Eye Center
    22 Green St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
  2. 2 The New York Eye & Ear Infirmary Ophthalmology Associates PC
    218 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003
  3. 3 Mid-hudson Medical Group P C.
    600 Westage Business Ctr Dr, Fishkill, NY 12524
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:30
  4. 4 Mid-hudson Medical Group P C.
    600 Westage Business Ctr Dr, Fishkill, NY 12524

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1 Star (4)

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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. David Witzel, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Poughkeepsie, NY and has over 26 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1997. He specializes in Ophthalmology.
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Ophthalmology
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Education

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  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    1997
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  • Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. David Witzel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Witzel's profile.

Dr. Witzel frequently treats the following conditions: Conjunctival Hemorrhage, Iridocyclitis and Uveitis and Iridocyclitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. David Witzel, MD is affiliated with MidHudson Regional Hospital.

Yes, Dr. David Witzel, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • MidHudson Regional Hospital

    241 North Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY