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Dr. Howard Irwin Schenker M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Howard Irwin Schenker M.D.

Ophthalmologist

5/5(9)
2100 S Clinton Ave Rochester NY, 14618
Rating

5/5

About

Dr. Howard Schenker is an ophthalmologist practicing in Rochester, NY. Dr. Schenker specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Schenker can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Schenker can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.

Education and Training

Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University 1975

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Cataract Surgery
  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Astigmatism
  • Presbyopia
  • Farsightedness
  • Nearsightedness

Fellowships

  • Beth Israel Medical Center    1979
  • Mount Sinai Medical Center    1979

Dr. Howard Irwin Schenker M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 2100 S Clinton Ave

2100 S Clinton Ave -
Rochester, NY 14618
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New patients: 585-244-6011

2100 CLINTON AVE S -
ROCHESTER, NY 14618
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New patients: 585-244-6011
Fax: 585-244-0236

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Patient Experience with Dr. Schenker


5.0

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Dr. Howard Irwin Schenker M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 9 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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HIGHLAND HOSPITALl

1000 SOUTH AVENUE ROCHESTER NY 14620

Head north on Clinton Avenue 360 ft
Turn left onto Main Street East 689 ft
Turn left onto South Avenue 1218 ft
Keep right at the fork onto South Avenue (NY 15) 1.3 mi
Turn left onto Bellevue Drive 425 ft
Keep left at the fork 57 ft
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STRONG MEMORIAL HOSPITALl

601 ELMWOOD AVE ROCHESTER NY 14642

Head north on Clinton Avenue 360 ft
Turn left onto Main Street East 1732 ft
Turn left onto Exchange Boulevard 5182 ft
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Turn right onto Mount Hope Avenue (NY 15) 1.2 mi
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Turn left onto Middle Drive 496 ft
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ROCHESTER GENERAL HOSPITALl

1425 PORTLAND AVENUE ROCHESTER NY 14621

Head north on Clinton Avenue 360 ft
Turn right onto Main Street East 1120 ft
Turn left onto North Chestnut Street 1204 ft
Continue straight onto North Street 2343 ft
Turn right onto Portland Avenue 4003 ft
Make a slight left onto Carter Street 1.2 mi
Turn right onto State Hwy 104 Service Road 952 ft
Make a slight right onto Rochester General Hospital Drive 289 ft
Go straight onto Emergency Dept. Dropoff/Pickup Circle 239 ft
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HIGHLAND HOSPITALl

1000 SOUTH AVENUE ROCHESTER NY 14620

Head north on Clinton Avenue South (CR 100) 2906 ft
Turn left onto Elmwood Avenue (CR 87) 1.1 mi
Make a sharp right onto South Avenue 4223 ft
Turn right onto Bellevue Drive 425 ft
Keep left at the fork 57 ft
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STRONG MEMORIAL HOSPITALl

601 ELMWOOD AVE ROCHESTER NY 14642

Head north on Clinton Avenue South (CR 100) 2906 ft
Turn left onto Elmwood Avenue (CR 87) 1.7 mi
Turn left onto Middle Drive 496 ft
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MONROE COMMUNITY HOSPITALl

435 EAST HENRIETTA ROAD ROCHESTER NY 14620

Head south on Clinton Avenue South (CR 100) 998 ft
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