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Dr. Debra Kroll, MD

Dr. Debra Kroll, MD

Ophthalmology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Debra Kroll, MD is an ophthalmologist in New York, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Tufts University in 1999.

5 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 5 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

178 E 71st St New York, NY 10021

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Dr. Kroll's Reviews

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Debra Kroll is so talented and compassionate!
Debra is terrific...so talented, compassionate and wonderful to work with. When you enter her office space you immediately feel relaxed and calm. She is so competent and experienced....I trust her.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Ellen Bialo – Feb 19, 2025
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Outstanding, Caring, ExpertD
Dr. Kroll took special time with me and made phone calls to try to assist me in finding necessary care. She is expert and understanding and she will never do a procedure just for the money. She could have done a procedure, but she knew it was not necessary. I understand she always is honest with prospective patients about whether a procedure is necessary. She is kind, caring and expert. I highly recommend her.
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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Dr. Joan Rodman Smoller – May 29, 2024
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I have gone to several different doctors prior to seeing Dr. Kroll. She identified the problems and suggested an honest opinion and effective treatments. I am very happy with the outcome. She is truly a caring doctor with exceptional knowledge and skills. I highly recommend her.
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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Apr 18, 2023
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Awaking in the morning with a severe pain in my left eye, I thought that somehow an eye lash hair was somehow lodged in my eye. I was able to secure an appointment with Dr Kroll and after a quick examination, she was able to dislodge a large dry mucus from the left edge of my left eye. The pain and soreness were immediately relieved! She applied non-prescription eye drops and gave me instructions for after-care. Like many of us, I am senstive to prodding around my eyes, having had cataract surgery twice. She knew just how to calm me down to isolate and solve the problem. I strongly recommend Dr. Kroll and will certainly return to her when the situation calls.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Jon Salony – Aug 04, 2021
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Dr. Kroll is a very skilled doctor with a kind and gentle manner. Walking into her office is a pleasure. Her receptionist and assistant are both warm and friendly, which made me feel completely relaxed and welcomed. The doctor removed a skin tag from under my eye and even with a magnification mirror I can't see the scar. The whole procedure was painless and efficient. I highly recommend Dr. Kroll!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Kathy – Mar 04, 2020
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Dr. Kroll was very gentle and kind and told me exactly what she was going to do and what to expect. I basically needed to have an accumulation of water that had formed into a tiny pocket under my lower eye lid removed. She numbed my eye-so I didn't feel a thing -and was able to remove the clog that was causing my lower eye lid to look puffy. Within 24 hours it was all gone and I am deliriously happy with the result. Only wish I had discovered Doctor Kroll sooner. I highly recommend her services.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Linda V. – Nov 21, 2019
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Extraordinary Experience DR KROLL’s competence, focus, knowledge and extraordinary chair side manner showcases her humanity towards me as a patient, something that is both precious and rare. If “a good physician treats the disease, the great physician treats the patient who has the disease” then her superb skill, kind listening, patience and genuine niceness is both welcomed and treasured. I never felt the injection and there isn’t a trace to show where the procedure was. With Diane, her secretary, perhaps the most caring administrative person I have ever had the honor of being helped by and Esther, her medical assistant who put me at ease immediately, I was fortunate to have the best trio I could have asked for.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Flora in New York , NY – Jun 19, 2019
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My family owes immense gratitude and appreciation to Dr. Kroll! She was instrumental to the detection and cure of my father's cancer. She made sure all the diagnostic testing was done and diagnosed properly as well as referring us to a team of amazing oncologists and their staff. Dr. Kroll insisted on making sure that he keep in touch with her during and after treatments and celebrated with us when she found out my father was victorious with his battle! Thank you Dr. Kroll!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Roula in Whitestone, NY – Jan 25, 2018
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Excellent attention to detail, explanation prior and during procedure, bedside manner and result.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Brooklyn, NY – Nov 21, 2017
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Dr. Kroll is an amazing eye doctor. I have gone to close to a dozen eye doctors throughout the years due to chronic cystic stye’s that often have to be surgically removed. This procedure can be very painful. Dr. Kroll took the time to explain to me what I can do to better my chances of not getting these recurring stye’s. She has removed several of them for me throughout the years and she is the first doctor who has not caused me any pain or discomfort while doing so. She is truly gifted and the
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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venesa G. in New York, NY – May 24, 2017
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I was referred to Dr. Kroll after spending 1 year trying to obtain reasons for a persistent eye infection. Dr. Kroll was the 3rd ophthalmologist I visited during that year and she was able to diagnose my issue on my 1st visit to her office!! Dr. Kroll actually listened to me and thus was able to diagnose and treat my eye infection within a week. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a caring and professional ophthalmologist. Thank you Dr. Kroll.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Lima O'Neil in Brooklyn, NY – Jul 05, 2016
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Dr. Debra Kroll, MD is an ophthalmologist in New York, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Tufts University in 1999.
  • Ophthalmology

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  • Tufts University

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Practice

MMC Manhattan Practice at 71ST Street178 E 71st St New York, NY 10021
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The New York Eye & Ear Infirmary Ophthalmology Associates PC218 2nd Ave New York, NY 10003
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