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Dr. Tongalp Tezel, MD

Dr. Tongalp Tezel, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Tongalp Tezel, MD is a vitreoretinal disease specialist in New York, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Hacettepe University Medical School in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Locations

Practice

CUIMC/Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute622 W 168th St Bldg 3 New York, NY 10032
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New Patient?
(212) 235-1519
ColumbiaDoctors - Third Avenue880 3rd Ave Ste F New York, NY 10022
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New Patient?
(212) 235-1519

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Tezel specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Tezel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tezel

4.0

18 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
72%
72%
4 Star
0%
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3 Star
6%
6%
2 Star
0%
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1 Star
22%
22%

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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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MFD – Feb 21, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 21, 2025
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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
Helpful
Dorene Burger – Oct 16, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Felice Diamond/ Nicholas Careccia – Feb 16, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Type 1 diabetes – Feb 04, 2024
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Johnnie Delgado – Feb 03, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 10, 2022
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Michael – Jul 23, 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
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Roger S. in New York – Oct 21, 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
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dennis Bunder in New York,NY – Feb 21, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Elena B. in New York, NY – Jun 21, 2017
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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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
New York, NY – May 06, 2017
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care philosophy

At University of Louisville Physicians we are committed to the delivering the very finest health care to our patients and their families and serving them with personalized care and compassion As professors and researchers at the UofL School of Medici

biography

Tongalp H. Tezel, MD is the Chang Family Endowed Professor of Ophthalmology and the Director of the Vitreoretinal Service and Fellowship Program at the Department of Ophthalmology. Dr. Tezel is an internationally known clinician-scientist and a...read more
  • Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery

  • Ophthalmology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons

    Fellowship Hospital
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Washington University School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 2009
  • Saint Mary's Health Center

    Internship Hospital, 1999
  • Hacettepe University Medical School

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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  • Turkish

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center

    622 W 168th St
    New York, NY 10032
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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  • Weill Cornell Medical Center

    525 E 68th St
    New York, NY 10065
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards
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