Dr. Robert Rothstein, MD

Ophthalmology*MaleAge 57

Ophthalmology*

Dr. Robert Rothstein, MD is an ophthalmologist in Forest Hills, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Rothstein has extensive experience in Eye Conditions. He graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Newyork-Presbyterian Queens and NYU Langone Hospitals. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Robert Rothstein, MD

Practice

11045 Queens Blvd Ste Aa Forest Hills, NY 11375
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Accepting new patients

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Rothstein specializes in the areas of Ophthalmology & Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
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Dr. Rothstein's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rothstein

4.4

213 ratings, 20 with a written review
5 Star
72%
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4 Star
13%
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3 Star
6%
6%
2 Star
1%
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1 Star
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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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Calice R. – Feb 23, 2024
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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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Terry Fisher – Dec 22, 2023
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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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YG – Jul 07, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Yakov – Mar 30, 2022
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What went well
  • 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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Nov 24, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 11, 2021
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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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Samuel – Sep 02, 2021
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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
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Aug 27, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
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Jul 16, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
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Jun 21, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
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Jun 10, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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ilsa – Feb 15, 2021
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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
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Joe – Feb 04, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
No results
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Benjamlene Cromartie – Aug 24, 2020
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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
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Lourdes Rosa-Carrasquillo – Jun 29, 2020
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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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Paola M in Forest Hills – Jun 26, 2019
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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
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James Griffin – May 10, 2019
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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
What could be improved
No results
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Queens, NY – May 03, 2019
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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
13 people found this helpful
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Fresh Meadows, NY – Jul 04, 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
20 people found this helpful
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Brooklyn, NY – Jun 01, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

As a Neuro-Ophthalmologist I can make a real difference in the lives of people who are losing their vision. For instance, glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States and the world, but through medical and surgical intervention...read more

biography

Dr. Robert Rothstein specializes in Neuro-Ophthalmology and the surgical and medical management of Glaucoma,  Cataracts, and other ophthalmological conditions
  • Ophthalmology

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  • State University Of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 1999
  • Ny Eye & Ear Infirmary

    Fellowship Hospital, 1998
  • State University Of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 1997
  • Long Island College Hospital, Internal Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 1994
  • Brooklyn College, Ba/md Program

    Undergraduate School, 1993
  • State University Of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Physician Specialties®
American Board of Physician Specialties
Ophthalmology
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
Self designated 
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  • National Board of Medical Examiners, Diplomate

  • New York Glaucoma Society, Member

  • North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society, Member

  • New York Society of Clinical Ophthalmology, Member

  • American Board of Ophthalmology, Diplomate

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology, Member

  • English

  • Hebrew

Locations

Practice

Front Street Medical PC11045 Queens Blvd Ste Aa Forest Hills, NY 11375
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • NYU Langone Hospitals

    550 1st Ave
    New York, NY 10016
    Recipient of 62
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Newyork-Presbyterian Queens

    5645 Main St
    Flushing, NY 11355
    Recipient of 43
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% 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

    255 Lafayette Ave
    Suffern, NY 10901
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    68%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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