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Dr. John Legarreta, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 40
Dr. John Legarreta, MD
5.0 (13 Ratings)
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Dr. John Legarreta, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Buffalo, NY.
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Dr. John Legarreta, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 40
Buffalo, NY
Accepting new patients
Dr. John Legarreta, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Buffalo, NY.

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Dr. John Legarreta, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Buffalo, NY. They currently practice at Ascension Medical Group Wisconsin - Greenfield and are affiliated with Eastern Niagara Hospital - Lockport and Sisters Of Charity Hospital. Dr. Legarreta has experience treating conditions like Blepharitis, Dry Eyes and Tear Duct Disorders among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Legarreta received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Legarreta is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Blepharitis
Dry Eyes
Tear Duct Disorders
Blepharitis
Dry Eyes
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Tear Duct Disorders
Glaucoma
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Cataract
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Chronic Conjunctivitis
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Keratitis
Lazy Eye
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Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Anisocoria
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Autoimmune Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Tumor
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brain Disorders
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Spasm
Floaters
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Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Headache
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Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Keratoconus
Macular Degeneration
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Miosis
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Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Posterior Scleritis
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retina Diseases
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retrobulbar Neuritis
Serous Detachment Retina
Sjögren's Syndrome
Stye
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Temporal Arteritis
Thyroid Disease
Tonic Pupil
Trichiasis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vascular Disease
Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
BlephEx™ for Blepharitis
Contact Lens Treatment
Cornea Surgery
Cosmetic Botox® Injection
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Laser Trabeculoplasty
LASIK
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LipiFlow® Procedure
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Scatter Laser Treatment
Tear Duct Surgery
Vision Screening
YAG Iridotomy
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • Encompass
  • MVP Health Care PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Legarreta Eye Center
    1301 N Forest Rd Ste 7, Buffalo, NY 14221

Patient Satisfaction

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Dec 07, 2021
My visit is known by all of my friends and neighbors because of the excellent care I receive.
Mary T Jefferies — Dec 07, 2021
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
Specialties*
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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
  • State University of New York at Buffalo
    2011
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
    2014
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami
    2015
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Legarreta, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Legarreta's profile.

Dr. Legarreta frequently treats the following conditions: Blepharitis, Dry Eyes and Tear Duct Disorders. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Legarreta, MD is affiliated with Eastern Niagara Hospital - Lockport and Sisters Of Charity Hospital.

Yes, Dr. John Legarreta, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Eastern Niagara Hospital - Lockport

    521 East Ave, Lockport, NY

  • Sisters Of Charity Hospital

    2157 Main St, Buffalo, NY