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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
Please contact the clinic directly 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
Please contact the clinic directly to schedule and confirm appointment availability.

Patient Reviews

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216 reviews

  • Mar 31, 2026
    Verified Review

    Good bedside manner. Seems knowledgeable.

  • Mar 28, 2026
    Verified Review

    He is professional and caring.Explains everything very well.

  • Mar 27, 2026
    Verified Review

    Excellent staff, explains things well.

  • Mar 26, 2026
    Verified Review

    I'm [omitted] .Have seen many many doctors through the years .Those who do not know Dr.Charles are not as lucky as I am .He is the without a doubt the best doctor I have ever seen in my life .His attitude intelligence and how he runs the office makes him in a class by himself .He is so good that I don't think anyone is in second place .Maybe Dr Ramon Castroviejo.

  • Mar 26, 2026
    Verified Review

    Because there is NOBODY BETTER!!! He is INCREDIBLE!!

  • Mar 22, 2026
    Verified Review

    I would unreservedly recommend Dr. Howard Charles.

  • Mar 21, 2026
    Verified Review

    He is very specific on recomending your treatment and very professional

  • Mar 21, 2026
    Verified Review

    He makes you feel comfortable, even when you need an injection.

  • Mar 21, 2026
    Verified Review

    Excellent medical care.

  • Mar 20, 2026
    Verified Review

    EXCELLNT SKILLS & COMMUNIICATION. PERSONABLE & CARING ISTARTED SEEING HIM BEFORE HE JOINED OPTUM

  • Mar 20, 2026
    Verified Review

    He answered all my questions and took his time

  • Mar 17, 2026
    Verified Review

    Very good results with Dr Charles

  • Mar 14, 2026
    Verified Review

    He is calm and kind, explains all and answers questions without making me feel rushed. Very thorough

  • Mar 13, 2026
    Verified Review

    Professionalism

  • Mar 12, 2026
    Verified Review

    Extremely knowledgeable and courteous

  • Mar 10, 2026
    Verified Review

    Dr. Howard Charles is a highly knowledgeable doctor, with a wonderful bedside manner.

  • Mar 10, 2026
    Verified Review

    I am impressed with his knowledge and his performance as it relates to my particular medical problem.

  • Mar 9, 2026
    Verified Review

    Results and bedside manner

  • Mar 9, 2026
    Verified Review

    Very satisfied. With Dr. Charles

  • Mar 8, 2026
    Verified Review

    Dr. Charles is a competent admirable honest, sincere, brilliant doctor with compassion and preciseness

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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 may not reflect all insurance accepted by the provider and is for informational purposes only.

    • 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)