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Dr. Howard Charles, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 66
Dr. Howard Charles, MD
4.6 (519 Ratings)

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Dr. Howard Charles, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Mount Kisco, NY.
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Dr. Howard Charles, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 66
Mount Kisco, NY
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Howard Charles, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Mount Kisco, NY.

About

Dr. Howard Charles, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Mount Kisco, NY and has 43 years experience. They graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1981 and completed a residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Northern Westchester Hospital. Dr. Charles has experience treating conditions like Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Charles received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 519 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Charles also speaks Spanish. Dr. Charles is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Serous Detachment Retina
Tear Duct Disorders
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Eyelid Disorders
Retinal Hemorrhage
Senile Cataracts
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Blepharitis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Disorder of Choroid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Eye Infections
Floaters
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
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Keratitis
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Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Neovascularization
Stye
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Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
Cataract Removal Surgery
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Juvenile Cataract
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Photokeratitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Scleritis
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cornea Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Ocular Prosthetics
Repair of Eye Laceration
Ultrasound
Vision Screening

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    101 S Bedford Rd Ste 404, Mount Kisco, NY 10549
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (914) 666-2001
  2. 2 Rye Walk in Medical Center
    150 Purchase St, Rye, NY 10580
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (914) 967-5539
  3. 3 Putnam Hospital Center - 664 Urology
    664 Stoneleigh Ave, Carmel, NY 10512
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (845) 279-2000
  4. 4 Mount Kisco Medical Group PC
    90 S Bedford Rd, Mount Kisco, NY 10549
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (914) 666-2001

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Charles
4.6
Based on 519 Reviews
5 Stars (392)
4 Stars (90)
3 Stars (21)
2 Stars (10)
1 Star (6)

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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • New York Hospital
    1982
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    1985
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Ill College of Medicine
    1987
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Howard Charles, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Charles' profile.

Dr. Charles frequently treats the following conditions: Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Howard Charles, MD is affiliated with Northern Westchester Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Howard Charles, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northern Westchester Hospital

    400 E Main St, Mount Kisco, NY