Dr. Richard Spaide, MD

Ophthalmology*•Male•Age 69

Ophthalmology*

Dr. Richard Spaide, MD is an ophthalmologist in New York, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 1981. He is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. Richard Spaide, MD

Practice

950 3rd Ave Fl 3 New York, NY 10022
(212) 861-9797

Accepting new patients

(212) 861-9797

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Spaide specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • LGBTQ+ Affirming
    This doctor is listed on OutCare Health's OutList, and identifies as affirming in the provision of care, treatment, and services of LGBTQ+ communities.
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals

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Dr. Spaide's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Spaide

3.5

22 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
59%
59%
4 Star
0%
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3 Star
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2 Star
9%
9%
1 Star
32%
32%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Beena Saad . M.D – Mar 11, 2025
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Julia Nicholson – Mar 24, 2023
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Feb 11, 2023
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Sue K – Aug 13, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Amy Bratt – Jul 06, 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
4 people found this helpful
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Heat4life – May 26, 2022
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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
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Steve of Midtown East – May 06, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
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Oct 21, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Nancy – Jan 15, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
5 people found this helpful
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Aug 19, 2020
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What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
12 people found this helpful
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Jun 06, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Spaide specializes in diseases of the retina and vitreous. His particular interests include retinal surgery, macular degeneration, macular holes, macular pucker, diabetic retinopathy, and intraocular inflammation. He has published more than...read more

  • Ophthalmology

  • Ophthalmic Vitreous Surgery

  • Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery

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  • Manhattan Eye Ear And Throat Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1990

  • Saint Vincent's Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1985

  • Chestnut Hill Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1982

  • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College

    Medical School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York950 3rd Ave Fl 3 New York, NY 10022
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Practice

Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital210 E 64th St New York, NY 10065
2

Practice

Office110 Lafayette St Rm 502 New York, NY 10013
3

Practice

Office460 Park Ave Fl 5 New York, NY 10022
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lenox Hill Hospital

    100 E 77th St
    New York, NY 10075
    Recipient of 42
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

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    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 doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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