Patient Reviews
Patient review summary
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I feel he’s very competent and direct with questions.
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Very professional and gave thorough explanations.
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He was highly recommended by a physician I respect
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Very professional explain procedure very well he know what he doing
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the doctor has excellent skills and treatment methods. He knows how to keep my sight going. very caring
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Caring professional
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Dr Fitz is a skilled caring Dr. I feel bad for him that he is working for Optum!
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Competent straightforward caring
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Dr Fitz has been my doctor for many years. He is very thorough in my exam and I trust him.
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Always very polite and professional and good about explaining things
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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.
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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.
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Provides good information on condition, options and sound recommendations.
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He reattached my retina on an emergency basis, thus saving the vision in my dominant eye.
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Excellent
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Great doctor
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The thoroughness of his exam and him providing the best possible care for my eyesight
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Constantly caring
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Excellent, knowledgeable and precise. Efficient and caring. Able to explain all issues and procedures in detail.
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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!
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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
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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
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Education
Medical School
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University of Maryland School of Medicine
Residency
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University of Virginia
Fellowship
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The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
New York
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Awards and Publications