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Dr. Kathleen Van Valkenburg, MD

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Dr. Kathleen Van Valkenburg, MD
4.8 (129 Ratings)
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4.8 (129 Ratings)
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Dr. Kathleen Van Valkenburg, MD

Other* Age 68
Garden City, NY
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
Dr. Kathleen Van Valkenburg, MD is an Other Provider in Garden City, NY.

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Dr. Kathleen Van Valkenburg, MD is an Other Provider in Garden City, NY and has 37 years experience. They graduated from New York University in 1987 and completed a residency at North Shore University Hospital Cornell MC.They currently practice at SightMD and are affiliated with NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center, North Shore University Hospital Syosset and North Shore University Hospital. At present, Dr. Van Valkenburg received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 129 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Van Valkenburg also speaks Spanish. Dr. Van Valkenburg is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Black Eye
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
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Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Color Blindness
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
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Tear Duct Disorders
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Vertical Heterophoria
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
YAG Laser Surgery

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  • Personal Choice PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Great West Healthcare-Cigna
  • EyeMed
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
    First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue
    520 Franklin Ave Ste 251, Garden City, NY 11530

Patient Satisfaction

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Based on 129 Reviews
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3 Stars (1)
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1 Star (5)

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Feb 21, 2024
I cut my eye and she was one of the only doctors who was able to fit me in on the same day. She made sure to schedule follow ups to make sure my eye fully recovered!
— Feb 21, 2024
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Dr. Van Valkenburg is a board certified ophthalmologist that brings over twenty years of clinical, educational and surgical experience. She actively pursues ongoing training in her field and has done extensive volunteer service performing cataract surgery in Ghana, Honduras, Peru, and Belize. She performs the most state of the art cataract and laser surgery and enjoys seeing joyful patients after offering them the most up-to-date intraocular lens implants. Dr. Van Valkenburg is committed to eye health and prides herself in accommodating ophthalmic emergencies and effective communication with consulting physicians. Her highest priority is to help patients in need and to create lasting relationships with the families she cares for.
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Biography
  • Dr. Kathleen Van Valkenburg, MD is an other provider in Garden City, NY and has over 36 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from New York University in 1987. She specializes in Other.
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Other
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • New York University
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Columbia University Overlook Hospital
    1988
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • North Shore University Hospital Cornell MC
    1991
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kathleen Van Valkenburg, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Van Valkenburg's profile.

Dr. Kathleen Van Valkenburg, MD is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center, North Shore University Hospital Syosset and North Shore University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Kathleen Van Valkenburg, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island

    259 1st St, Mineola, NY

  • St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center

    100 Port Washington Blvd, Roslyn, NY

  • North Shore University Hospital Syosset

    221 Jericho Tpke, Syosset, NY

  • North Shore University Hospital

    300 Community Dr, Manhasset, NY