John Pilavas, Ophthalmologist
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John Pilavas

Ophthalmologist

25-09 31st Avenue Astoria NY, 11106
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Dr. John Pilavas is a Board-Certified ophthalmologist practicing in Astoria, NY. He is fellowship trained in Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery. He specializes in Bladeless Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery as well as Bladeless Intralase™ LASIK. As a Cornea specialist he also specializes in the surgical treatment of astigmatism and keratoconus. He is one of a few surgeons in the New York City area to treat keratoconus using the only FDA approved technology for keratoconus, the Avedro™ Collagen Cross-Linking (KXL) platform.

Education and Training

University of Louisville MD 2010

Board Certification

American Board of Ophthalmology

Provider Details

Male Greek

Areas of expertise and specialization

Bladeless Intralase™ LASIKPhotorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)Avedro™ KXL Collagen Cross-LinkingCataract SurgeryBladeless Femtosecond Laser-Assisted (Catalys™) Cataract SurgeryToric Intraocular Lens ImplantationMultifocal Intraocular Lens ImplantationSymfony™ Extended Depth of Focus Intraocular Lens Implantation

Professional Memberships

  • American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators  
  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery  
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology  
  • International Society of Refractive Surgery of the American Academy of Ophthalmology  

John Pilavas's Practice location

25-09 31st Avenue -
Astoria, NY 11106
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