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Dr. Kathleen Van Valkenburg, MD

Dr. Kathleen Van Valkenburg, MD

Ophthalmology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Kathleen Van Valkenburg, MD is an ophthalmologist in Garden City, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Van Valkenburg has extensive experience in Eye Conditions. She graduated from New York University in 1987. She is affiliated with North Shore University Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 138 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (138 reviews)

SightMD

1055 Franklin Ave Ste 100 Garden City, NY 11530

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Van Valkenburg

4.8
138 ratings, 117 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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1 star
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Very professional and knowledgeable
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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Lorna D. – Jan 09, 2025
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Excelent.
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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Jose I. – Nov 19, 2024
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Dr VanValkenburg has been my Ophthalmologist for over 20 years and has always provided myself with professional and excellent eye care, offering alternatives to ensure my allergy issues are properly addressed and resolved.
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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Rose C. – Oct 26, 2024
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From my first consultation Dr Kathleen Van gave me the very best care, consideration and reassurance. I feel so fortunate to have had her as my ophthalmologist.. she is really one of a kind doctor. Not easy to find these days.
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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Marina K. – Oct 25, 2024
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Always pleasant and professional. The doctor constantly displays a demeanor of skill, knowledge and compassion regarding my care.
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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Joseph K. – Oct 03, 2024
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She was very nice made me feel really comfortable definitely would recommend
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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Victoria J. – Sep 06, 2024
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Excellent
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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H. S. – Jul 15, 2024
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Dr Van is wonderful.
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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Helen K. – Jun 27, 2024
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Very caring
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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June Y. – May 28, 2024
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Great doctor
I cut my eye and she was one of the only doctors who was able to fit me in on the same day. She made sure to schedule follow ups to make sure my eye fully recovered!
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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 21, 2024
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I wanted to trust Dr. Van Valkenburg based on the positives reviews. But I will not be going back to her after two visits. I went initially due to a small growth which looked like an infection in my right caruncle. When I mentioned the bump to Dr. Van, she failed so see it the first time and diagnosed it as being a chalazion. She gave me antibiotic drops with steroids for a week to treat it. I went back to her for a recheck and the growth was still there. The second visit I had to point to where the area was and then she saw what I was talking about, she claimed there was an eyelash growing out of it and asked if she can pulled it out. I trusted her and said yes. She couldn't explain what exactly I had and even her assistant didn't know what notes to write down for the appointment because she wasn't sure what Dr. Van had done. Today my right caruncle is still swollen and the small bump is bigger and disfigured now. I believe its' due to the trauma of her pulling a 'lash'.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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GC – Feb 18, 2024
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Good
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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Rocco M. – Feb 01, 2024
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Easy from start to finish and timely.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Michael N. – Dec 22, 2023
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Excellent service
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Peter K. – Dec 06, 2023
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She was very professional. I feel I got to know her a little bit better and was more relaxed. Very happy w/my results so far and it has been less than 24 hrs since my surgery.
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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Victoria P. – Oct 21, 2023
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Wonderful Dr.
Dr.Van has been my eye Dr. for many years. She is always professional yet always warm and comforting and wise.- very patient to explain everything. We highly recommend her in my family.
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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Oct 16, 2023
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Great
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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Joan U. – Aug 10, 2023
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Long time satisfied patient.
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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Fran D. – Aug 04, 2023
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Every time I've had an appointment with Dr. Van Valkenburg she has given me her undivided attention and is extremely patient
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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Robin S. – Jan 10, 2023
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Dr Van Valkenburg has been my provider for many years. She is thoughtful, takes time listening to my concerns and explains her diagnosis clearly. Yesterday she took me on an emergency basis and was excellent in relieving my concern and providing a diagnosis and treatment.
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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J. L. – Nov 10, 2022
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Van Valkenburg is a board certified ophthalmologist that brings over twenty years of clinical, educational and surgical experience.

biography

Dr. Van Valkenburg is a board certified ophthalmologist that brings over twenty years of clinical, educational and surgical experience. She actively pursues ongoing training in her field and has done extensive volunteer service performing cataract...read more
  • Ophthalmology

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  • North Shore University Hospital Cornell Mc

    Residency Hospital, 1991
  • Columbia University Overlook Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1988
  • New York University

    Medical School, 1987
  • New York University Grossman School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Locations

SightMD

SightMD1055 Franklin Ave Ste 100 Garden City, NY 11530
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • North Shore University Hospital

    300 Community Dr
    Manhasset, NY 11030
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    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

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

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