Dr. Paul Svitra, MD
Dr. Paul Svitra, MD is a vitreoretinal disease specialist in New Hyde Park, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island and Long Island Jewish Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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3003 New Hyde Park Rd Ste 203 New Hyde Park, NY 11042At a Glance
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4.7
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Svitra to family and friends is 4.733333 out of 5
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care philosophy
Comprehensive eye care and treatment in office, at the time of each visit, minimizing transportation inconvienieces for fragmented diagnosticx=s and treatment. Please allow ample time for all necessary testing to be performed at the time of visit.Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmic Vitreous Surgery
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Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary
Residency Hospital, 1989Duke Eye Center
Fellowship Hospital, 1989Harvard Medical College/massachusetts Institute Of Technology
1986Winthrop - University Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1985Weill Cornell Medical College
Medical School, 1984Nyuigraduate School-neurophysiology
Undergraduate School, 1980New York University
Undergraduate School, 1979
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Castle and Connolly cited Top Ophthalmologist NYC Area, 1998, 1999
Mercy Medical Center Ten Year Excellence of Care Award, 2006
National Foundation to Prevent Blindness Reseaarch Award, 1986
National Eye Institute Research Fellowship Award, 1986
Castle and Connolly rated Top Ophthalmologist NYC area, 2000-2006
Fight for Sight Research Grand and Award, 1985
Heed Ophthalmic Fellowship Research Award and Grant, 1989
Focus on Wet Macular Degeneration
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- Recipient of 15
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 19
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
73%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% lower than the national average
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