Dr. Ellen C. Fitzgerald Farkas, M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Ellen C. Fitzgerald Farkas, M.D.

Ophthalmologist

4/5(6)
40 North Union Rd Williamsville NY, 14221
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4/5

About

Dr. Ellen Fitzgerald Farkas is an ophthalmologist practicing in Williamsville, NY. Dr. Fitzgerald Farkas specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Fitzgerald Farkas 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. Fitzgerald Farkas 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

Niagara University Bachelor of Science 2002

State University of New York Doctor of Medicine 2007

State University of New York Preliminary Year Internship 2008

Henry Ford Hospital Ophthalmology Residency 2011

Board Certification

American Board of Ophthalmology

Provider Details

Female English

Areas of expertise and specialization

Cataract Surgery using the newest techniques and lens implants, including Bladeless Cataract surgery using the LenSx technology and the use of advanced-technology intraocular lenses for the correction of near and distance vision and astigmatism.CataractBlurry or Blurred VisionDimness or Dim VisionFoggy or Fogged VisionMyopia or NearsightednessHyperopia or FarsightednessAstigmatismRefractive ErrorHigh Intraocular or Eye PressureGlaucomaVisual Distortion or Distorted VisionMacular DegenerationEye changes or Disease associated with diabetesDiabetic RetinopathyOcular dryness and Dry eye syndromeOcular rednessConjunctivitis

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Chief Resident Henry Ford Hospital - Department of Ophthalmology 2010 - 2011

Awards

  • Deans List, Niagara University 2002 Niagara University 
  • Member, Niagara University Honors Program 2004 Niagara University 
  • American Medical Association 2007 Medical School 
  • Member, Alpha Omega Alpha 2007 Medical School 
  • Member, Gold Humanism Honor Society 2007 Medical School 
  • Top Doc Ophthalmologist, Buffalo NY 2023 Top Doc 
  • Member, Delta Epsilon Sigma, Scholastic Honor Society 2002 Niagara University 
  • Member, Niagara University President’s Society 2002 Niagara University 
  • Barsky Research Competition First Place Award recipient 2011 Department of Ophthalmology, Henry Ford Hospital 

Professional Memberships

  • Michigan State Medical Society  
  • Resident Member AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology)  
  • Member, AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology)  
  • Member, NYS Ophthalmological Society  
  • Member, Buffalo Ophthalmological Society  
  • Member, ASCRS (American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery)  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Big Brother Big Sister of New York
  • Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
  • Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
  • Henry Ford Hospital

Areas of research

Presentations:

Fitzgerald-Farkas EC, Alzaga Fernandez AG, Mogk L. Comprehensive Age-related macular degeneration Rehabilitation Evaluation: A Pilot Outcomes Study.  Presented at Barsky research competition, Henry Ford Hospital Department of Ophthalmology Alumni Day, June 2011.

Fitzgerald-Farkas EC,  Demirci H, Lorenz K, Imani, N. Evaluation of trabeculectomy filtering blebs with    

fourier-domian  anterior segment optical coherence tomography.  Presented as a poster presentation at the                   American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting in October 2010.

Undergraduate honors thesis project, Niagara University- Advisor Dr. Robert Greene                                      

The Investigation of Photodynamic Drug Interaction on RNA polymerase activity with supercoiled DNA Photodynamic therapy compounds were tested on the specific interaction between RNA polymerase activity and DNA, to allow for greater tumor specificity and protection of healthy tissue in cancer treatment. 

Dr. Ellen C. Fitzgerald Farkas, M.D.'s Practice location

40 North Union Rd -
Williamsville, NY 14221
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New patients: 716-634-4441
Fax: 716-634-3174

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Patient Experience with Dr. Fitzgerald Farkas


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Dr. Ellen C. Fitzgerald Farkas, M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 6 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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