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Eric W. Fitz, MD

Eric W. Fitz, MD

Optum Provider

Specialty

Ophthalmology

Languages

English

Seeing patients at

Monday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Hours may vary, please contact to schedule and confirm appointment availability.
Monday 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Hours may vary, please contact to schedule and confirm appointment availability.

Patient Reviews

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4.9

106 reviews

    • Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr Fitz is a wonderful doctor. He explains everything so that I can understand. He is calm, friendly and knowledgeable. I feel he does the necessary procedures for my eyes. I have had a different experience at another eye doctor.

    • Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr. Fitz saved my eye. He is an excellent surgeon. He took care of my eye in a very professional way. He offered me a lot of follow up appointments to make sure my eye was recovering properly. He is kind and he always explained to me, in details, about my surgery. I will always be grateful to Dr. Fitz.

    • Reviewed on Jun 17, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Provides good information on condition, options and sound recommendations.

    • Reviewed on Jun 17, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He reattached my retina on an emergency basis, thus saving the vision in my dominant eye.

    • Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Excellent

    • Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Great doctor

    • Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026
    • Verified Review

    The thoroughness of his exam and him providing the best possible care for my eyesight

    • Reviewed on May 30, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Constantly caring

    • Reviewed on May 30, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Excellent, knowledgeable and precise. Efficient and caring. Able to explain all issues and procedures in detail.

    • Reviewed on May 29, 2026
    • Verified Review

    10 for Dr. Fitz, but I am not appreciative of how long I had to wait to be checked. My eyes were dilated for a VERY long time. The waiting room was PACKED!

    • Reviewed on May 29, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Caring, thorough, responds to questing, excellent professional

    • Reviewed on May 28, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He is very pleasant and tries to make your visit go well.

    • Reviewed on May 25, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Because dr.fitz is pleasant and knowledgeable

    • Reviewed on May 19, 2026
    • Verified Review

    very polite and understanding

    • Reviewed on May 18, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Excellent doctor

    • Reviewed on May 14, 2026
    • Verified Review

    I’ve been going to Dr. Fitz for 18 years, including multiple surgeries. He appears to be a competent and thorough physician.

    • Reviewed on May 4, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Good doctor Explains everything Answers questions

    • Reviewed on May 4, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He’s excellent

    • Reviewed on May 2, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Mainly because Dr. Fitz's locations are so distant from my area and there is no public transportation available from[omitted]

    • Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026
    • Verified Review

    PATIENT, KIND, KNOWLEDGEABLE

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  • About Eric W. Fitz, MD

    Dr. Eric W. Fitz is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in retinal care. He diagnoses and treats conditions including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, retinal vein and artery occlusions, retinal tears, and retinal detachment. Dr. Fitz also manages macular hole, macular pucker, and macular edema using advanced imaging and treatment techniques. His expertise includes in-office procedures and therapies designed to preserve vision and improve retinal health.

    Philosophy of care

    Dr. Fitz takes a patient-centered approach to care, focusing on clear communication, education, and timely treatment. He is committed to helping patients protect their vision through personalized care and early intervention.

    Gender

    Male

    Board certifications

    American Board of Ophthalmology

    Licenses

    NY, 236241

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    CareMount

    NPI

    1760492631

  • Insurance Accepted

    This list is for informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current plans accepted by the provider. Optum accepts most major health insurance plans. Please contact your insurance company to confirm your coverage, eligibility, and the provider's participation in your plan.

    • 1199
    • Aetna
    • Affinity
    • Anthem BCBS
    • CDPHP
    • CHN
    • Centivo
    • Cigna
    • Coventry
    • EmblemHealth
    • First Health
    • Healthfirst
    • Humana
    • MVP Healthcare
    • MagnaCare
    • Medicaid
    • Medicare
    • MetroPlus
    • MultiPlan
    • NYSHIP
    • Northwell Direct
    • Oscar
    • Oxford
    • TRICARE
    • UMR
  • Medical School

    • University of Maryland School of Medicine

    Residency

    • University of Virginia

    Fellowship

    • The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary

      New York