background
background
Dr. John Epstein, MD

Dr. John Epstein, MD

Ophthalmology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. John Epstein, MD is an ophthalmologist in Princeton, NJ and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 2000. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ocean University Medical Center and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

419 N Harrison St Ste 104 Princeton, NJ 08540
Telehealth available
(609) 921-9437

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Epstein specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
ADVERTISEMENT
healthgrades-rx

Save money with free prescription discounts

Optum Perks and Healthgrades are subsidiaries of RVO Health.

Experience Check

Search for experience in a specific area

Learn more about experience and why treatment frequency matters

Insurance Check

Search for your insurance carrier and choose your plan type

Dr. Epstein's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Epstein

4.9
23 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 star
96%
96%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
4%
4%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
0%
0%

Your trust is our top concern.

We strive to keep reviews honest, trustworthy, and fair.

Doctors can not pay for good reviews, nor can they pay to have negative reviews removed.

We monitor all reviews to ensure they comply with our guidelines and don’t include personal information, profanity, libel, defamation, harassment, obscenity or fraud.

Any reviews that are deemed fraudulent or violate our guidelines will be removed immediately.

All reviews are confirmed and audited before publication, and community members have the ability to flag inappropriate content for further review by our team.

Wonderful Surgeon and Caring Doctor
I recently chose Dr. John Epstein to do my cataract surgeries. I chose him because reviews said he took the time to understand a patient’s lifestyle and needs before such surgery. So true. He helped me select the best lens for my condition and life goals. Very caring and exacting surgeon. He made sure to check and double check his measurements! Cannot recommend him highly enough! I was anxious about the surgery and he made sure all was well. Now, my vision is fabulous and I thank him every day for the new life ahead. I even snorkeled the Great Barrier Reef since surgery. Best decision ever selecting Dr. Epstein for my cataracts!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
D. Bradley – Jun 13, 2024
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Epstein?
Dr Epstein by R Newman
Fantastic and dedicated Doctor, I was well prepared before the procedure and was treated extremely professional by the staff, especially at the medi center. Dr. Epstein was extremely professional and caring. After the procedure, he reassured me and even called me late that evening to make sure I was okay. Dr. Epstein is a true professional and I would reccomend him to anyone.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
rene newman – Jun 29, 2022
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Epstein?
Spectacular Doctor and results
I had Cataract surgery in both my eyes many years ago. It was the best thing that ever happened to my eyes. Dr. Epstein was outstanding, the results were outstanding and today I am seeing enjoying 20/20 vision. I grew up with glasses thicker than glass milk bottles. Ever since the surgery, my vision quality has never been better. Equally impressive, Dr. Epstein called me at the end of the day to check on me after each surgery. I think he is one of the best Doctors I have ever been treated by. I would give him 10 Stars if I could. He is simply outstanding.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Igor Ziedonis – Jun 11, 2022
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Epstein?
Dr. Epstein is a CARing professional. I have been going to him for several years and he has never changed. Always gives his patients the attention that makes us feel that he truly cares. On top of all that he is highly skilled and takes the time to explain every detail. I recommend him highly.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Merlene G Austin-Thompson – Aug 27, 2019
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Epstein?
Dr. Epstien performed my Lasik procedure -- it's now been nearly 6 months since I got my eyes corrected and they're perfect. I wake up every day seeing the world without aide and that's a considerable feat for me; until now, I was near-sighted (to point I really could not function without my glasses). The procedure went off without a hitch and Dr Epstein was thorough in explaining everything I would encounter on the day it was done. I would recommend this to anyone willing.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
Helpful
Somerset, NJ – Aug 28, 2017
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Epstein?
After having two cataract surgeries with Dr Epstein I would recommend him for his professionalism and his attitude toward his patients. He takes all the time necessary to explain in detail your choices and benefits of everything available to you. He also shows his concern for your results by personally calling you after your surgery that evening. His personality makes you feel at ease at all times. I give Dr Epstein a 100% recommendation
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
Helpful
Leonard Ehrenkranz in Freehold, NJ – May 14, 2017
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Epstein?
Had Cataract surgery in both of my eyes by Dr. Epstein. He is highly professional and very sensitive to patient's comfort and needs. I received excellent service and I will highly recommend Dr. Epstein to my friends.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
Helpful
Seham Abdala in Milltown, NJ – Feb 12, 2017
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Epstein?
The consummate professional ... excellent surgeon. Caring and compassionate; actually telephoned me the night of my first cataract surgery to see how I was doing.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Arlene Pashman in Green Brook, NJ – Feb 04, 2017
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Epstein?
My husband and I find Dr. Epstein to be an excellent, caring doctor, and we HAVE recommended him to friends.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Sandra Gomberg in Freehold, NJ – Dec 23, 2016
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Epstein?
First let me say, I am very quirky about having my eyes touched. I had two cataracts removed by Dr. Epstein with total ease. Dr. Epstein has impeccable credentials. He is kind and caring and takes the times to explain all that is going on. I would recommend him to everybody.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
Helpful
Anthony in Edison, NJ – Oct 05, 2016
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Epstein?
My recent experience with Dr. Epstein was absolutely fantastic! My comfort and trust with this man is a good as it could get!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
William in North Brunswick, NJ – Apr 11, 2016
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Epstein?
A highly talented, caring and compassionate doctor! Does not get better than this!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Bob S in West Windsor, NJ – Apr 09, 2016
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Epstein?

Leave a review

How was your experience with Dr. Epstein?

Eye Health Spotlight

About Me

biography

Dr. John Epstein, MD is an ophthalmologist in Princeton, NJ and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 2000. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ocean University...read more

  • Ophthalmology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Wills Eye Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2004

  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 2001

  • Albert Einstein Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 2001

  • Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2000

  • Princeton University

    Undergraduate School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
- 
Ophthalmology
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Healthgrades receives board action history for physicians and physician assistants. The information displayed here is sourced from independent information providers, such as state board websites, and may not be the most up-to-date information. Healthgrades makes no representations with respect to the accuracy of any information provided here and assumes no responsibility or liability for such information.

Learn more about medical license public record check

Focus on Diabetic Macular Edema

Locations

Practice

Princeton Eye Group PA419 N Harrison St Ste 104 Princeton, NJ 08540
1

Practice

Princeton Eye Group PA900 Easton Ave Ste 50 Somerset, NJ 08873
2

Practice

Cataract and Primary Eye Care Service LP840 Walnut St Ste 1250 Philadelphia, PA 19107
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Saint Peter's University Hospital

    254 Easton Ave
    New Brunswick, NJ 08901
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    111 S 11th St
    Philadelphia, PA 19107
    Recipient of 23
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Ocean University Medical Center

    425 Jack Martin Blvd
    Brick, NJ 08724
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality