Dr. Gary Hirshfield, MD
Dr. Gary Hirshfield, MD is an ophthalmologist in Fresh Meadows, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Lenox Hill Hospital and Glen Cove Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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17670 Union Tpke Ste 110 Fresh Meadows, NY 11366At a Glance
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hirshfield
3.4
| 5 Star | 52% | 52% |
| 4 Star | 6% | 6% |
| 3 Star | 6% | 6% |
| 2 Star | 4% | 4% |
| 1 Star | 31% | 31% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Hirshfield to family and friends is 3.4375 out of 5
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We are a comprehensive ophthalmology practice. Our goal is to offer the finest eye care available ranging from eye exams for contact lenses and glasses, to eye disease from glaucoma to diabetic retinopathy to macular degeneration and to surgical...read moreOphthalmology
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Manhattan E E T Hosp, Ophthalmology Beth Israel Med Ctr, Internal Medicine|manhattan Eet Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1990Beth Israel Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1987Yale School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1986
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87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 19
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)
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View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
73%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% lower than the national average
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hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
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Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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