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Dr. Kunal Merchant

Ophthalmology* Age 36
Dr. Kunal Merchant
4.9 (34 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Kunal Merchant is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Elmwood Park, NJ.
Dr. Kunal Merchant
4.9 (34 Ratings)
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Dr. Kunal Merchant

Ophthalmology* Age 36
Elmwood Park, NJ
Accepting new patients
10 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kunal Merchant is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Elmwood Park, NJ.

About

Dr. Kunal Merchant is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Elmwood Park, NJ and has 10 years experience. They graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences. They currently practice at Eye Care Associates of New Jersey and are affiliated with The Valley Hospital. Dr. Merchant has experience treating conditions like Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit, Pinguecula and Hordeolum among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Merchant received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 34 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Merchant is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Pinguecula
Hordeolum
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Pinguecula
Hordeolum
Blepharitis
Squamous Blepharitis
Astigmatism
Farsightedness
Stye
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Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Cataract
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Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Acute Endophthalmitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Black Eye
Blindness
Chalazion
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Exotropia
Eyeball Contusion
Foreign Body in Eye
Iridocyclitis
Keratoconus
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Nodular Episcleritis
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Strabismus
Trichiasis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking (CXL)
Descemet's Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK)
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
LASIK
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Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Tear Duct Surgery
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Personal Choice PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • QualCare HMO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Eye Care Associates of New Jersey
    1 Broadway Ste 404, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    10:30 - 19:30
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Saturday
    08:30 - 11:00
  2. 2 Office
    65 Harristown Rd Ste 302, Glen Rock, NJ 07452

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Merchant
4.9
Based on 34 Reviews
5 Stars (32)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (0)

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Mar 26, 2024
Dr. Merchant is very excellent highly recommended. Treated my case very personal.
Joe M — Mar 26, 2024
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
    2014
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Common Questions and Answers
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Does Dr. Merchant communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Merchant offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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Does Dr. Merchant offer an online patient portal?
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Does Dr. Merchant have free onsite parking?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Merchant frequently treats the following conditions: Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit, Pinguecula and Hordeolum. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kunal Merchant is affiliated with The Valley Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Kunal Merchant holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • The Valley Hospital

    4 Valley Health Plz, Paramus, NJ