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  • Ophthalmology
  • Accepting new patients
  • 48 years of experience
  • SightMD 1055 Franklin Ave Ste 100, Garden City, NY 11530
  • (516) 742-3937

Brief Intro

Dr. Van Valkenburg is a board certified ophthalmologist that brings over twenty years of clinical, educational and surgical experience. She actively pursues ongoing training in her field and has done extensive volunteer service performing cataract surgery in Ghana, Honduras, Peru, and Belize. She performs the most state of the art cataract and laser surgery and enjoys seeing joyful patients after offering them the most up-to-date intraocular lens implants. Dr. Van Valkenburg is committed to eye health and prides herself in accommodating ophthalmic emergencies and effective communication with consulting physicians. Her highest priority is to help patients in need and to create lasting relationships with the families she cares for.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

North Shore University Hospital - 1991

Overlook Hospital University College of Physicians and Surgeons - 1988

MEDICAL SCHOOL

New York University Medical School - 1987

New York University - 1981

University of Minnesota - 1977

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • 1055 Franklin Ave Ste 100, Garden City, NY 11530
  • Mon:7:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:7:30 am - 4:00 pm
    Wed:7:30 am - 6:00 pm
    Thu:7:30 am - 3:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Sat:7:30 am - 2:00 pm
    Sun:8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Specialties Treated

  • Ophthalmology

Conditions Addressed

  • Conjunctivitis
  • Pterygium
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
  • Diabetes
  • Glaucoma
  • Migraine
  • Eye Infections
  • Blepharitis
  • Chalazion
  • Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Pre-diabetes
  • Dry Eye Syndrome
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Empire Plan
  • Aetna
  • Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Elderplan
  • GEHA
  • Cigna
  • AARP
  • MagnaCare
  • Hamaspik Choice
  • MVP Health Care
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Montefiore HMO
  • All Savers Insurance
  • Partners Health Plan
  • 1199SEIU
  • AmeriGroup
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Optum Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EmblemHealth
  • National Vision Administrators
  • EyeMed
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • Viva Health Plan
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  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 60
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 75
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 91
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 44
  • Children's Hospital 22
  • Urology 87
  • Psychiatry 103
  • Geriatrics 82
  • Rehabilitation 38
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 17
  • Ophthalmology 4
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 11
  • Rheumatology 2
  • Long Term Care 3
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 60