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Dr. Catherine Gerontis, MD

Dr. Catherine Gerontis, MD

Pediatric Ophthalmology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Catherine Gerontis, MD is a pediatric ophthalmologist in Commack, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1990. She is affiliated with medical facilities Long Island Jewish Medical Center and Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

3 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 3 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

58 Vanderbilt Motor Pkwy Ste 300 Commack, NY 11725
(631) 439-5440

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Dr. Gerontis' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gerontis

3.0

22 ratings, 12 with a written review
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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
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Sara – Apr 04, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Angela Forcina – Jun 08, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 03, 2020
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 10, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 26, 2018
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 09, 2018
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Abel in BAYSHORE – Dec 06, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 29, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Cynthia Gallo in Baiting Hollow – May 10, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Samantha in Selden, NY – Jun 22, 2016
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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
Helpful
Mar 25, 2016
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Sara in Sayville, NY – Dec 23, 2015
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About Me

biography

Dr. Catherine Gerontis, MD is a pediatric ophthalmologist in Commack, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1990. She is affiliated with medical facilities Long Island Jewish...read more

  • Pediatric Ophthalmology

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

  • Children's Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1995

  • Eye And Ear Clinic

    Fellowship Hospital, 1995

  • New York Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1991

  • New York Medical College

    Medical School, 1990

  • Sarah Lawrence College

    Undergraduate School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Eye Institute Pediatrics at Commack58 Vanderbilt Motor Pkwy Ste 300 Commack, NY 11725
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Good Samaritan Hospital Laboratory1000 Montauk Hwy West Islip, NY 11795
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center

    270 05 76 Ave
    New Hyde Park, NY 11040
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    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

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

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center

    1000 Montauk Hwy
    West Islip, NY 11795
    Recipient of 4
    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

    71%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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