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Dr. Michael Nejat, MD

Dr. Michael Nejat, MD

Ophthalmology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Nejat, MD is an ophthalmologist in Staten Island, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Nejat has extensive experience in Eye Conditions. He graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 1995. He is affiliated with Staten Island University Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 42 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (42 reviews)

Practice

4299 Hylan Blvd Staten Island, NY 10312
(718) 984-7624

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Nejat specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Nejat's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nejat

3.9

42 ratings, 29 with a written review
5 Star
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71%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
5%
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1 Star
24%
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Paula – Oct 05, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
louise romano – Jun 09, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Joan Wettenstein – Mar 10, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
7 people found this helpful
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Lynn – Mar 03, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
RN – Jan 22, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Eileen R. Petti – Aug 20, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Margaret Kopstick – Mar 12, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Patricia Ernst – Mar 11, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ken Reilly – Mar 11, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Susan Smilow – Mar 10, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Elizabeth Beardsley Mooney – Mar 03, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 06, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Staten Island, NY – Jan 20, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
doris martir in staten island, NY – Jan 15, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 06, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
Robert Cox – May 27, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Antonia in Staten Island – Mar 31, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Gale – Mar 19, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Barabara in Staten Island, NY – Dec 21, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Joan F. in Staten Island, NY – Sep 24, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Michael Nejat, MD is an ophthalmologist in Staten Island, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Nejat has extensive experience in Eye Conditions. He graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 1995....read more

  • Ophthalmology

  • Anterior Segment Surgery

  • Cataract Surgery

  • Cornea & Refractive Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Johns Hopkins Hospital Johns Hopkins University

    Fellowship Hospital, 2000

  • Manhattan Ear Nose Throat Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1999

  • Lennox Hill Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1996

  • Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

    Medical School, 1995

  • Drew University Med Sci

    Undergraduate School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Island Eye Surgery Specialists4299 Hylan Blvd Staten Island, NY 10312
1

Practice

Island Eye Optical Corp.1500 Victory Blvd Staten Island, NY 10301
2

Practice

Staten Island University Hospital375 Seguine Ave Staten Island, NY 10309
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Staten Island University Hospital

    475 Seaview Ave
    Staten Island, NY 10305
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

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