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Howard Charles, MD

Howard Charles, 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 - 12:00 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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217 reviews

    • Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026
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    Already answered earlier

    • Reviewed on Jun 27, 2026
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    Very couteous and thorough.

    • Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026
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    It was one of the worst days in my life that the Doctor Who was caring for me, was not available, and I was in very bad condition. Someone recommended Dr. Howard Charles I had no idea who he was but he came to my aid. I had no idea how bad I was until he spent time with me to make me understand. He was there to help me into this very day I still am so grateful to Dr. Charles. He has made my life so much better because of his understanding and is care to his patience again I don’t know how I would be if it wasn’t for Dr. Charles !!

    • Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026
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    He's upfront about everything. Nice guy.

    • Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026
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    HE IS THE GREATEST..

    • Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026
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    He is an expert clinician

    • Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026
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    Excellent doctor with good staff

    • Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026
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    Explains what and why he’s doing things

    • Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026
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    Great doctor - kind and smart

    • Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026
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    He is prompt, informative and I have utmost confidence in his expertise in the matters of my care/

    • Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026
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    He is outstanding.

    • Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026
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    Explains things understandably

    • Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026
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    great doctor very kind and caring

    • Reviewed on Jun 12, 2026
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    Dr Charles is wonderful. Explains everything with ease and detail. I tend to overthink things and to have a doctor like him is so much to my benefit. For example, I was told I have 'cataract trace which I was noticeably concerned, however Dr Charles explain to me what it is about, more so with age and it will just be watched. I even stepped back in after I was done with my apt to ask him a quick question about sunglasses and transitions ...answered me without any hesitation ...total pleasure as always

    • Reviewed on Jun 10, 2026
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    Dr. Charles's bedside manner is top notch. He has a calming demeanor which put my verves at ease when it came to the surgery. He went through the process step by step and ensured that I understood what would happen and the recovery time. He was amazing and I would recommend him to anyone who needs to see a retina specialist

    • Reviewed on Jun 10, 2026
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    Wonderful doctor

    • Reviewed on Jun 10, 2026
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    He is very good at his job

    • Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026
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    Super practical, knowledgeable and kind. Expert in his field very good at explaining diagnosis and treatment plans/options in a way that is non alarmist and practical

    • Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026
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    He is an excellent doctor. He explains everything to me and shows me and explains the photos of the eye. He is excellent at giving me a shot in my right eye.

    • Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026
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    He answers questions willingly. Works efficiently

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  • About Howard Charles, MD

    Dr. Howard Charles is a board certified ophthalmologist. He earned his medical degree from Albany Medical College and completed internship and residency training in New York academic medical centers.

    Philosophy of care

    Dr. Charles is dedicated to providing thoughtful eye care focused on long term vision and quality of life.

    Gender

    Male

    Board certifications

    American Board of Ophthalmology

    Licenses

    NY, 150384

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    CareMount

    NPI

    1427078310

  • 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

    • Albany Medical College

    Residency

    • Montefiore Medical Center (NY)