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Dr. Peter Schwartz, MD

Dr. Peter Schwartz, MD

Ophthalmology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Peter Schwartz, MD is an ophthalmologist in Ithaca, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 1991. He is affiliated with Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca. He is accepting new patients.

2.5 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 2.5 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

2333 N Triphammer Rd Ste 403 Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 266-7600

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Schwartz specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Schwartz's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schwartz

2.5

20 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
35%
35%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
10%
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1 Star
55%
55%

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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Thomas Blecher – Jul 22, 2022
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Joe – Jun 26, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Barbara – Jun 21, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
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I’m sure u know – Mar 15, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
Helpful
Eli D. – Aug 21, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 15, 2020
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
5 people found this helpful
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Mar 13, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
6 people found this helpful
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Mar 04, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Horseheads, NY – Mar 22, 2017
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ithaca, NY – Dec 13, 2016
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Madmax in Ithaca, NY – Dec 12, 2016
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Feb 05, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Peter Schwartz, MD is an ophthalmologist in Ithaca, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 1991. He is affiliated with Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca. He is accepting new patients.

  • Ophthalmology

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  • Chldrn's Hospital Of Mich

    Fellowship Hospital, 1996

  • Mount Sinai Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1995

  • Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Vista Optical LLC2333 N Triphammer Rd Ste 403 Ithaca, NY 14850
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca

    101 Dates Dr
    Ithaca, NY 14850
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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