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John F. Romanelli, MD

John F. Romanelli, MD

Optum Provider

Specialty

Ophthalmology

Languages

English

Seeing patients at

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177 reviews

    • Reviewed on Jul 30, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Excellent Dr. Always kind and compassionate. Never rushes your appointment. Answers any questions you have

    • Reviewed on Jul 23, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He did a good job checking my eyes but when I told him my concerns he kinda brushed them off like I shouldn’t have those concerns.

    • Reviewed on Jul 15, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Great dr very professional n thorough

    • Reviewed on Jul 15, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Great doctor, explains everything completely and doesn’t rush.

    • Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr Romanelli is very professional, courteous and explains everything to my satisfaction.

    • Reviewed on Jul 10, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He is obviously very skilled, but beyond that is so good at explaining things thoroughly, patient about answering questions, very clear about next steps, very warm, kind and has a sense of humor.

    • Reviewed on Jul 9, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr .Romanelli was reassuring ,knowledgable, and addressed any concerns I had.

    • Reviewed on Jul 5, 2026
    • Verified Review

    I feel totally confident that he is capable of taking care of my eye needs.

    • Reviewed on Jul 2, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr Romanelli is informative and answers any questions that come up. To me that is the key factor in recommending any professional, medical or otherwise.

    • Reviewed on Jul 2, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr. Romanelli is thorough and explains what he is doing. He is very caring.

    • Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Most professional and likeable doctor we go to on a regular basis.

    • Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026
    • Verified Review

    I have been a patient of Dr. Romanelli for many, many years. I have always been satisfied with my visits. He treats people very professionally. He explains things on a level that the average person can understand.

    • Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He is an expert in his field.

    • Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He is excellent at his job

    • Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Very competent,, caring, approachable.

    • Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Very knowledgeable, listens and explains options. Kind

    • Reviewed on Jun 18, 2026
    • Verified Review

    This questionnaire is terrible and time consuming. I have answered all these questions previously. This is an outstanding doctor. Why burden the patient with what you could put together concisely on a few pages?

    • Reviewed on Jun 17, 2026
    • Verified Review

    he is thorough, informative and just simply a great professional.

    • Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Excellent doctor, kind snd clear with all info

    • Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Obviously because I was satisfied

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  • About John F. Romanelli, MD

    Dr. John F. Romanelli is an ophthalmologist with more than 35 years of experience. He specializes in the treatment of complex eye diseases and has trained residents in cataract surgery.

    Philosophy of care

    Dr. Romanelli is committed to preserving vision through expertise, teaching, and patient-focused care.

    Gender

    Male

    Board certifications

    American Board of Ophthalmology

    Licenses

    NY, 174831

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    ProHealth

    NPI

    1811998412

  • 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
    • CHN
    • Centivo
    • Cigna
    • Coventry
    • EmblemHealth
    • First Health
    • Humana
    • MagnaCare
    • Medicaid
    • Medicare
    • MultiPlan
    • NYSHIP
    • Northwell Direct
    • Oscar
    • Oxford
    • TRICARE
    • UHC
    • UMR
  • Education

    Medical School

    • New York University/Manhattan Eye ear and Throat Hospital