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Dr. Michael Farbowitz, MD

Dr. Michael Farbowitz, MD

Ophthalmology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Farbowitz, MD is an ophthalmologist in Short Hills, NJ and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Overlook Medical Center and Morristown Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 92 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (92 reviews)

Practice

551 Millburn Ave Short Hills, NJ 07078
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Dr. Farbowitz's Reviews

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4.3

92 ratings, 42 with a written review
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Aug 15, 2023
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Jul 01, 2023
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May 13, 2023
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Jan 24, 2023
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Nov 21, 2022
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  • 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
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David J. Rosenblum – Oct 30, 2022
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Oct 07, 2022
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Jul 18, 2022
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Jun 06, 2022
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Arnita Johnson – May 31, 2022
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May 08, 2022
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Feb 11, 2022
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  • 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
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Merryl Snyder – Feb 25, 2021
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  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Aug 21, 2020
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May 29, 2019
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  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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Mike M in Colonia, NJ – Jan 23, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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none in NJ – Jul 11, 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
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N SCHACHTER MD in Short Hills, NJ – May 29, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

Our mission is to provide compassionate, comprehensive eye care of the highest quality, using the most modern technology, giving each patient the attention that they and their eyes deserve. We are also committed to helping those less fortunate,...read more

biography

Michael A. Farbowitz, MD is one of the only fellowship-trained refractive surgeons in the area. He is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the Johns Hopkins University. He attended NYU School of Medicine and served his residency in Ophthalmology at...read more

  • Ophthalmology

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  • Ucla--jules Stein Eye Institute

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Long Island Jewish Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center (new York)

    Internship Hospital

  • New York University Grossman School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1994
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American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Office551 Millburn Ave Short Hills, NJ 07078
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(973) 379-2544
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