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Dr. Richard James Mackool, MD

Ophthalmology
57 years of experience
Mackool Eye Surgery 3127 41st St, Astoria, NY 11103
(718) 728-3400

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

-Originator and Developer of the first combined microsurgical system capable of performing both phacoemulsification and either posterior or anterior segment vitrectomy (The Mackool/Heslin Ocusystem). -Performed first human implantation of an acrylica intraocular lens. -Originator and Developer of the Microseal and Mackool Phacoemulsification Systems.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

New York University

MEDICAL SCHOOL

New York University School Of Medicine

Boston University School Of Medicine - 1968

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

Mackool Eye Surgery
3127 41st St, Astoria, NY 11103
Mon:6:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue:6:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed:6:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu:6:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri:6:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Ophthalmology

Conditions Addressed

Acute Conjunctivitis
Glaucoma
Macular Degeneration
Retinal Detachment
Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma
Keratitis
Diabetic Retinopathy

Procedures Performed

Lasik Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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

Medicare
Medicaid
UnitedHealthcare
EmblemHealth
Elderplan
Cigna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Clover Health
Molina Healthcare
1199SEIU
MagnaCare
HealthFirst (NY)

Cancer 43
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 31
Orthopedics 75
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