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Dr. George Florakis, MD

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Dr. George Florakis, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in New York, NY.
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Dr. George Florakis, MD

Ophthalmology*
New York, NY
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19 years of experience
Dr. George Florakis, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in New York, NY.

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Dr. George Florakis, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in New York, NY and has 19 years experience. They graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. They currently practice at CUIMC/Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute and are affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester, NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Florakis has experience treating conditions like Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy and Corneal Diseases among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Florakis received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Florakis also speaks French. Dr. Florakis is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
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Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
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Locations

  1. 1 CUIMC/Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute
    635 W 165th St Ste 303, New York, NY 10032
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  2. 2 ColumbiaDoctors - 110 Brook Street
    110 Brook St, Scarsdale, NY 10583
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Languages Spoken
French
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cornea & External Diseases
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    2005
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  • Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. George Florakis, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Florakis' profile.

Dr. Florakis frequently treats the following conditions: Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy and Corneal Diseases. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. George Florakis, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester, NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. George Florakis, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester

    55 Palmer Ave, Bronxville, NY

  • NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center

    622 W 168th St, New York, NY

  • Weill Cornell Medical Center

    525 E 68th St, New York, NY