Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD

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Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, who serves patients throughout the State of New York.

A skilled ophthalmologist, Dr. Kaplan is affiliated with Hudson Retina, serving patients in the Poughkeepsie, Fishkill, Kingson, and Caplan areas. He specializes in macular degeneration and retinal detachment.

In regards to his educational background, he attended medical school at the New York University School of Medicine and completed his residency in ophthalmology at the Krieger Eye Institute in Baltimore, Maryland. He completed a two year vitreoretinal fellowship at the University of Washington in Seattle, and has since specialized in vitreoretinal diseases.

As a testament of his continued education, the doctor is board-certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology, an independent, non-profit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists in the United States of America.

Among his other roles, he is on the medical staff at Vassar Brothers Hospital and Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY as well as Westchester Medical Center In Valhalla, NY.

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are experts in the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye. Ophthalmologists are also surgeons. They repair traumatic injuries to the eye and may perform cataract, glaucoma, and corneal surgery.

Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Kaplan has been the recipient of various accolades, including the Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2018, 2017, 2016, 2015), Patients’ Choice Award (2018, 2017), and On-Time Doctor Award (2018).

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