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Dr. Robert Ritch, MD

Dr. Robert Ritch, MD

Ophthalmology*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Ritch, MD is an ophthalmologist in New York, NY and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1972. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 61 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (61 reviews)

Practice

310 E 14th St New York, NY 10003
Telehealth available
(212) 477-7540

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ritch specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Ritch's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ritch

4.5

61 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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1 Star
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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
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Pam – Sep 26, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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May 01, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Apr 10, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Apr 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
2 people found this helpful
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Chris Hamon in Laguna Niguel, CA – Jun 28, 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
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Lee Meagher in New York, NY – Dec 16, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Daniela Mueller-Soppart in Chicago, IL – Oct 26, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Jacob goldberg in Bronx ny – Sep 19, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Brooklyn, NY – Jul 26, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
New York, NY – Jun 22, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Brooklyn, NY – Apr 18, 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
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Somerville, MA – Oct 31, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Hawthorne, NJ – Oct 07, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

As a leading glaucoma specialist, i believe in doing everything possible to control a patient's glaucoma and never giving up. This includes not only lowering intraocular pressure, but also using anti-oxidants and other agents which may protect the optic nerve.

biography

         Dr. Robert Ritch holds the Shelley and Steven Einhorn Distinguished Chair in Ophthalmology and is Surgeon Director Emeritus and Chief of Glaucoma Services Emeritus at the New York Eye & Ear Infirmary...read more

  • Ophthalmology

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  • Mt Sinai Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1978

  • St Vincents Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1973

  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1972

  • Harvard College Ba, Harvard University Ma

    Undergraduate School, 1967
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai310 E 14th St New York, NY 10003
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