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Erich Braun, MD

Erich Braun, MD

Optum Provider

Specialty

Ophthalmology

Languages

English

Seeing patients at

Monday 7:45 AM - 4:45 PM
Tuesday 7:45 AM - 4:45 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Friday 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Hours may vary, please contact to schedule and confirm appointment availability.

Patient Reviews

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82 reviews

    • Reviewed on May 30, 2026
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    Made me.go to an appointment , waste money , and time to not get my results. Also said they were going to call me to give me the results and nothing was done.

    • Reviewed on May 27, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He is thorough and professional.

    • Reviewed on May 19, 2026
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    Too difficult to make appt

    • Reviewed on May 5, 2026
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    He was informative and very smart

    • Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Excellent care. Explained things clearly.

    • Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Polite, knowledgeable and professional

    • Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026
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    He is professional and courteous.

    • Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He was very thorough and informed me throughout the exam

    • Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026
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    Outstanding doctor, great care.

    • Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Very professional and thorough

    • Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He is incredibly competent, asks diagnostic questions so he gets the full picture, does not over-treat or under-treat and has excellent judgment.

    • Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Skilled. Compassionate. Just a little hard to understand when he gets into nitty gritty.

    • Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr Braun saw me as an emergency patient

    • Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr. Braun was well-informed of my test results and took his time in explaining everything to me about them He also made me feel more comfortable about my eye conditions and how they were going to be addressed. He was excellent!

    • Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Always very pleasant, explains everything, answers questions

    • Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026
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    His confidence, professionalism and manner are great.

    • Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He was very knowledgeable and was thorough in his exam. Had good suggestions for my issue with dry eyes.

    • Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026
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    His expertise, providing info as to what to expect, accommodating when possible. He is an excellent surgeon. I did not experience any discomfort and am amazed by the wonderful results.

    • Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He cares about his patients, explains clearly what he’s doing & why, then explains the results

    • Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr Braun is excellent.

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  • About Erich Braun, MD

    Dr. Erich Braun is a board-certified ophthalmologist providing comprehensive eye care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and completed his internship at Pennsylvania Hospital, followed by residency training at New York University and Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital. Dr. Braun has been recognized as a Top Doctor by Hudson Valley Magazine.

    Philosophy of care

    Dr. Braun is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-focused ophthalmic care.

    Gender

    Male

    Board certifications

    American Board of Ophthalmology

    Licenses

    NY, 226160

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    CareMount

    NPI

    1063484277

  • 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 Pennsylvania School of Medicine

    Residency

    • New York University School of Medicine

  • Awards and Publications