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George Florakis, MD, Ophthalmology, New York, NY, New York-Presbyterian Hospital

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Ophthalmology New York, NY

Anterior Segment Related, Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease

Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, Columbia P&S

Overview of Dr. Florakis

Dr. George Florakis is an ophthalmologist in Scarsdale, NY and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Mount Sinai Morningside, White Plains Hospital Center, Mount Sinai West, NewYork-Presbyterian/Lawrence Hospital, and NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and has been in practice 34 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Greek and Spanish. He specializes in anterior segment related, cataract related, and cornea & external disease and is experienced in penetrating keratoplasty, endothelial keratoplasty, refractive surgery, cataract surgery, and corneal transplant surgery.

Education & Training

  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Ophthalmology, 1987 - 1988
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Ophthalmology, 1984 - 1987
  • Atlantic Health System
    Atlantic Health SystemInternship, Transitional Year, 1983 - 1984
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1984 - 2026
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 1994 - 2016
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1987 - 1990
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2011-2014
  • Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2010-2014
  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Greek, Spanish

Hospital Affiliations

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
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    BCBS Blue Card PPO
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    BCBS Texas BlueChoice
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
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    Empire BCBS HMO
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    First Choice
    Great West PPO
    Health Net Oregon PPO
    Healthfirst New York
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    Multiplan PHCS PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    Premera BCBS Heritage & Heritage Plus 1
    Providence Health System Personal Option
    Regence Washington - Preferred Provider Network
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
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