Search

 See All Ophthalmologists in New York, NY

Dr. Michael Nissen, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 62
Dr. Michael Nissen, MD
4.8 (18 Ratings)
 Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!
Map Pin Small New York, NY
Dr. Michael Nissen, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in New York, NY.
Dr. Michael Nissen, MD
4.8 (18 Ratings)
 Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!

Dr. Michael Nissen, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 62
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Dr. Michael Nissen, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in New York, NY.

About

Dr. Michael Nissen, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in New York, NY and has 34 years experience. They graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with New York Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Nissen has experience treating conditions like Degenerative Disorders of Globe, Progressive High Myopia and Floaters among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Nissen received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Nissen also speaks Spanish. Dr. Nissen is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Explains Conditions Well

Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.

Trustworthy

Patients said this doctor is trustworthy.

Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

Compare with other Ophthalmology Specialists

Compare Dr. Nissen with our nearby Ophthalmology Specialists at NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital
Photo: Dr. Grace Sun, MD
Dr. Grace Sun, MD
18 reviews
Learn More Photo: Dr. Lynn Shi, MD
Dr. Lynn Shi, MD
0 reviews
Learn More Photo: Dr. Nadia Haqqie, MD
Dr. Nadia Haqqie, MD
9 reviews
Learn More Photo: Dr. Ana Alzaga Fernandez, MD
Dr. Ana Alzaga Fernandez, MD
13 reviews
Learn More Photo: Dr. Noelle Sun, OD
Dr. Noelle Sun, OD
0 reviews
Learn More
These providers are on the medical staff of NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital.
Advertisement

Experience Check

Enter a condition or procedure
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Progressive High Myopia
Floaters
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Progressive High Myopia
Floaters
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Progressive High Myopia
Floaters
  • View other providers who treat Floaters
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Cataract
  • View other providers who treat Cataract
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dislocation of Lens
Eye Cancer
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Glaucoma
  • View other providers who treat Glaucoma
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
  • View other providers who treat Migraine
Nearsightedness
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Retinoschisis
Senile Cataracts
Serous Detachment Retina
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Diplopia
  • View other providers who treat Diplopia
Disorder of Choroid
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drusen
  • View other providers who treat Drusen
Dry Eyes
  • View other providers who treat Dry Eyes
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Endophthalmitis
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Infections
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
  • View other providers who treat Eye Pain
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Disorders
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
  • View other providers who treat Headache
Hordeolum
Hypertropia
Hyphema
  • View other providers who treat Hyphema
Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
  • View other providers who treat Lazy Eye
Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Night Blindness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Pars Planitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Uveitis
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Staphyloma Posticum
Stye
  • View other providers who treat Stye
Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eye Test
  • View other providers who treat Eye Test
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Ocular Prosthetics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

* Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
  • AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Standard Savings POS II
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS II
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    Select
  • Blue Card PPO
  • National EPO
  • Open Access Plus
  • Flex Connecticut EPO
    Passage HMO
  • GHI CBP
    HIP Prime HMO
  • Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
    Blue Priority NY EPO
    Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Empire Hospital
    Empire Hospital/Medical (Trad)
  • BluePPO HSA PPO
    SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Community Blue PPO
    myBlue Access EPO
    PPOBlue PPO
  • MagnaCare PPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Freedom
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Kkb Medical P.c.
    1317 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10021
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 772-7000
  2. 2 New York-presbyterian Hospital
    525 E 68th St, New York, NY 10065
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 746-5454
  3. 3 New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
    310 E 14th St, New York, NY 10003
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 979-4200

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nissen
4.8
Based on 18 Reviews
5 Stars (17)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (1)

Leave a review

How likely are you to recommend Dr. Nissen?

(Select your rating)
Patient Reviews
Nov 07, 2020
I’ve worked with Dr. Nissen for about 6-7 years. He’s helped me immensely, honestly, beautifully. All 5 stars solidly in place.
— Nov 07, 2020
See more reviews on Healthgrades
Photo: Dr. Michael Nissen, MD
How would you rate your experience with Dr. Michael Nissen, MD?
  • Likelihood of recommending Dr. Nissen to family and friends

Dr. Nissen's Office & Staff

  • Ease of scheduling urgent appointments
  • Office environment, cleanliness, comfort, etc.
  • Staff friendliness and courteousness
  • Total wait time (waiting & exam rooms)

Experience with Dr. Nissen

  • Level of trust in provider's decisions
  • How well provider explains medical condition(s)
  • How well provider listens and answers questions
  • Hpends appropriate amount of time with patients

Tell Us About Yourself

  • Your gender:
  • Your age group:
  • Number of office visits you've had in the last 2 years:

Finish Here

  • How would you like to confirm your survey information?
    Standard text messaging and data rates may apply.
Thank you for sharing your feedback about Dr. Michael Nissen, MD.
Claim Your Profile
Are you Dr. Michael Nissen, MD?
Respond to reviews, add information, and reach more patients. Claiming is free and only takes a minute.

Claim my profile

About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
  • *Sharecare does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.
Education

Education

Medical Education
  • ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1990
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.
Common Questions and Answers
Responses are sourced directly from patients.
Does Dr. Nissen communicate via email?
No users said yes.
Yes
(0)
No
(1)
Does Dr. Nissen offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Nissen offer an online patient portal?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Nissen have free onsite parking?
No users said yes.
Yes
(0)
No
(1)
Does Dr. Nissen offer weekend visits?
No users said yes.
Yes
(0)
No
(1)
Does Dr. Nissen offer evening visits?
No users said yes.
Yes
(0)
No
(1)
Does Dr. Nissen specialize in working with children or adolescents?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Nissen specialize in working with seniors?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Nissen specialize in couples therapy?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Nissen specialize in working with LGBTQ+ community?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Nissen accept insurance?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)

Frequently Asked Questions

Find contact information here to make an appointment.

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. Michael Nissen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nissen's profile.

Dr. Nissen frequently treats the following conditions: Degenerative Disorders of Globe, Progressive High Myopia and Floaters. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Nissen, MD is affiliated with New York Presbyterian Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michael Nissen, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital

    525 E 68th St, New York, NY