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Doctors Trust Vitreoretinal Consultants of NY

We frequently collaborate with referring ophthalmologists and other physicians to treat retinal and macular conditions. With a singular focus on retinal care, 24/7 emergency coverage, and excellent communication, our goal is to treat your patient and send them back to you healthy and ready to continue their regular care.

Elite Retinal Care, Cutting Edge Medicine

Vitreoretinal Consultants of NY is at the leading edge of retinal care, using the most advanced technologies to provide excellent care close to home. From everyday retinal diagnostics to clinical trials, our focus is always on your patient’s wellbeing.

90,000

Patient Visits / Year

19

Physicians

12

Locations

17

Clinical Trials

19 Retina Specialists

The highly skilled retina specialists and surgeons at Vitreoretinal consultants have trained at some of the most prestigious institutions and are recognized by their peers as key opinion leaders in the field.

Eric P. Shakin, MD

Medical and Surgical Retina Specialist

Philip J. Ferrone, MD

Medical and Surgical Retina Specialist

David Y. Poon, MD

Medical and Surgical Retina Specialist

Vincent Deramo, MD

Medical and Surgical Retina Specialist

David Y. Rhee, MD

Medical and Surgical Retina Specialist

Kenneth B. Graham, MD

Medical and Surgical Retina Specialist

Brett J. Rosenblatt, MD

Medical and Surgical Retina Specialist

Jonathan Jonisch, MD

Medical and Surgical Retina Specialist

Albert Li, MD

Medical and Surgical Retina Specialist

James Lin, MD

Medical and Surgical Retina Specialist

Charles W. Mango, MD

Medical and Surgical Retina Specialist

Steven Bodine, MD

Medical and Surgical Retina Specialist

Pamela Ann Weber, MD

Medical and Surgical Retina Specialist

Jeffrey C. Paccione, MD

Medical and Surgical Retina Specialist

David M. Fastenberg, MD

Medical and Surgical Retina Specialist

Jeffrey L. Shakin, MD

Medical and Surgical Retina Specialist

Jessica G. Lee, MD

Medical and Surgical Retina Specialist

Juan M. Romero, MD

Medical and Surgical Retina Specialist

Meet Our Physicians

Get Started: Refer a Patient

We are committed to meeting your needs and exceeding your patients expectations.
Thank you for referring your patients to our care.

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Need something else? Call (516) 466-0390

“They are the top retina doctors in NY and they give my patients the best care.”
— Aimee Eichen, MD

“VRC always provides my patients with the highest level of compassionate care.”
— Ira Udell, MD

“A wonderful resource for our community. VRC is among the best I've worked with.”
— Michael Connors, MD

“I have sent my own family members to this practice”
— Alexander Demidenko, MD

Doctor FAQ

Questions about insurance, clinical trials, or HIPAA compliance? Vitreoretinal Consultants of NY is here to answer all of your questions. Here are some of our most frequently asked questions from referring providers.

We offer two convenient ways to refer a patient to our practice. You may call us to schedule an appointment on your patient’s behalf, fax a consult request form to our office or submit your referral through our HIPAA compliant form on our website. You may also give our referral cards to your patients so they may schedule an appointment when they are ready.

Consult Request Form | Consultation Request Form (PDF)

If you have a patient that needs immediate care, please call us on your patient’s behalf at 516-466-0390 and we will get your patient scheduled right away. Please have your patient’s insurance, demographic information, and the reason for the visit available and let our call center know that your patient needs to be seen right away.

We offer several CE events throughout the year in different parts of Long Island. View our event calendar to learn more about our upcoming events.

We have 13 accessible office locations throughout Long Island, all equipped to provide world-class retinal diagnostics and treatment. We invite you to learn more about our locations here.

You are welcome to call our office or submit a materials request through our website and we will get referral materials delivered to you.

We understand the urgency of needing medical records and we will do our best to get them to your office as quickly as possible. Please call our office at 516-466-0390 and one of our medical records specialists will be happy to assist you.

Attend an Upcoming CE Event

We frequently host CE events covering a wide range of retina and eye care subjects, including multidisciplinary management, diagnostics, case presentations, and current research. RSVP to our next event or register for updates.

Research & Clinical Trials

Vitreoretinal Consultants of NY has a long history of participating in groundbreaking retinal care research. We will provide your patients with access to clinical trials that are focused on developing new or significantly improved treatments.

Retina Consultants of America

In 2020, Vitreoretinal Consultants of NY joined Retina Consultants of America, a network of top-ranked retinal care and research practices in the United States. Together, the practices of RCA are shaping the future of retinal care. Learn more about RCA.

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