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Dr. Alden Leifer, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 67
Dr. Alden Leifer, MD
4.5 (8 Ratings)

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Dr. Alden Leifer, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 67
Paterson, NJ
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Alden Leifer, MD works in Paterson, NJ as an Ophthalmology Specialist and has 43 years experience.

They are board certified in Ophthalmology and graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1981. Dr. Leifer completed a residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Dr. Leifer has has worked on more claims relating to Foreign Body in Eye than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Leifer has received an average rating of 4.5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. They are affiliated with Saint Joseph's University Medical Center. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Leifer also speaks Hebrew and Spanish. Dr. Leifer practices at Alden Leifer, MD And Associates in Paterson, NJ.

Offers Telehealth

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Patients said scheduling was easy.

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  • Oscar Insurance Corporation
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Alden Leifer Md. PC
    680 Broadway Ste 114, Paterson, NJ 07514

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Nov 02, 2023
The courtesy and helpfulness of the staff and doctor. The technology used is outstanding.
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Hebrew
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Optometry
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Brookdale Hopsital Medical Center|Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center
    1982
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Walter Reed Army Medical Center
    1985
Residency Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Alden Leifer, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Leifer accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Leifer's office to make an appointment.

Dr. Leifer accepts Aetna, Amerigroup (Wellpoint) and Amerihealth as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Leifer accepts here.

Dr. Leifer frequently sees patients for Foreign Body in Eye.

Yes, Dr. Leifer speaks Hebrew and Spanish. See Dr. Leifer's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Leifer has a star rating of 4.5/5 and has been reviewed 8 times.

Dr. Leifer is board certified in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Leifer has been practicing as an Ophthalmology Specialist for 43 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Joseph's University Medical Center

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