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Dr. Samer Farah, MD

Dr. Samer Farah, MD

Ophthalmology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Samer Farah, MD is an ophthalmologist in Bronx, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northeast Ohio Medical University in 1991. He is affiliated with Montefiore Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 48 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (48 reviews)

Practice

3250 Westchester Ave Ste 203A Bronx, NY 10461
Telehealth available
(718) 823-0820

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Farah 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. Farah's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Farah

4.9

48 ratings, 39 with a written review
5 Star
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4 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
1 person found this helpful
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Sue Cirillo – Jun 01, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Cynthia Sanchez – Nov 13, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Nanette Hart in Bronx, NY – Jun 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
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Lenora Ann sims in Bronx, NY – Aug 17, 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
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Vivian Siciliano in Bornx, NY – Jul 13, 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
Helpful
Mary Maguire in Bronx, NY – Jul 13, 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
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Robert Hamilton in Bronx, NY – Jul 12, 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
Helpful
Norma Rose in MT. Vernon, NY – Jul 12, 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
Helpful
Brenda Woodie Rose in Bronx, NY – Jul 12, 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
Helpful
Patricia Foster in Bronx, NY – Jul 12, 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
Helpful
Colin Cameron in Mount Vernon , NY – Jul 12, 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
Helpful
Angela Alvear in Bronx, NY – Jul 05, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Victoria verderame in Bronx, NY – Jul 05, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Howard Roth in Bronx, NY – Jul 03, 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
Helpful
Jose Sprouse in Bronx, NY – Jun 29, 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
Helpful
Diane Johnson in Bronx, NY – Jun 29, 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
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Daisy Hemmings-Griffiths in Bronx, NY – 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Virginia Hayes in Bronx, NY – 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
Helpful
Ramrattan Budhu in Bronx, NY – 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
Helpful
Dianne Powell in Bronx, NY – Jun 28, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

Farah Retina Consultants crafts personalized treatment plans based on optimizing each patient's individual visual function and the health of his or her retina. Not every retinal case requires surgery; Dr. Farah considers surgery only when the chances...read more

biography

Dr. Sam Farah is a board-certified ophthalmologist with dual fellowship training in ophthalmic pathology and in retinal disease and surgery. He spent the first 10 years of his practice in academic medicine at Columbia University and Montefiore...read more

  • Ophthalmology

  • Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery

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  • Damascus University

    Undergraduate School, 1998

  • Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons

    Fellowship Hospital, 1998

  • George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences

    Residency Hospital, 1996

  • Baptist Medical Center South

    Internship Hospital, 1992

  • Northeast Ohio Medical University

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Practice

Sam Farah MD. LLC3250 Westchester Ave Ste 203A Bronx, NY 10461
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:00pm
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Practice

Office203 A Bronx, NY 10461
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Montefiore Medical Center

    111 E 210th St
    Bronx, NY 10467
    Recipient of 20
    hospital awards

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

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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