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Dr. Richard Koty, MD

Dr. Richard Koty, MD

Pediatric Ophthalmology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Koty, MD is a pediatric ophthalmologist in New York, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York University in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Lenox Hill Hospital and North Shore University Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Optum Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus - NYC

157 E 72nd St New York, NY 10021

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Koty specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Koty's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Koty

4.2

11 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
73%
73%
4 Star
9%
9%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
18%
18%

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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
jOAN M – Sep 07, 2022
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kimberly – May 28, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 people found this helpful
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SK in New York, NY – Apr 08, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Richard Koty, MD is a pediatric ophthalmologist in New York, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York University in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Lenox Hill Hospital and North Shore University Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Pediatric Ophthalmology

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  • New York University

    Medical School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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  • English

  • Spanish

Locations

Optum Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus - NYC

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Optum Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus - Miller Place

Optum Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus - Miller Place159 Route 25A Ste B2B Miller Place, NY 11764
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Optum Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus - Plainview

Optum Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus - Plainview146 Manetto Hill Rd Ste 170 Plainview, NY 11803
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Northern Westchester Hospital

    400 E Main St
    Mount Kisco, NY 10549
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • North Shore University Hospital

    300 Community Dr
    Manhasset, NY 11030
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding 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 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

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Lenox Hill Hospital

    100 E 77th St
    New York, NY 10075
    Recipient of 42
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    View all awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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