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Dr. Alden Leifer, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 70
Dr. Alden Leifer, MD

Offers telehealth

Dr. Alden Leifer, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Paterson, NJ.
Dr. Alden Leifer, MD

Dr. Alden Leifer, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 70
Paterson, NJ
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Alden Leifer, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Paterson, NJ.
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About Dr. Alden Leifer, MD

Dr. Leifer graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1981 and completed a residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Dr. Alden Leifer, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Paterson, NJ and has 45 years experience. Dr. Leifer has experience treating conditions like Foreign Body in Eye, Hypertensive Retinopathy, Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit and Retinal Dystrophy among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Leifer's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Leifer also speaks Hebrew and Spanish. Dr. Leifer is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Foreign Body in Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Foreign Body in Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Retinal Dystrophy
Pterygium
Pinguecula
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Diabetic Retinopathy
Trichiasis
Eye Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Corneal Diseases
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Corneal Erosion
Eye Infections
Floaters
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Eyelid Surgery
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Dry Eyes
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Drusen
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Keratitis
Tear Duct Disorders
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Eyelid Disorders
Presbyopia
Accommodation Disorders
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Cataract Removal Surgery
Senile Cataracts
Cataract
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Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Glaucoma Surgery
Ocular Hypertension
Strabismus
Glaucoma
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Conjunctiva Cyst
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Tear Duct Surgery
Disorder of Choroid
Goniotomy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Choroidal Dystrophy
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Autoimmune Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Tumor
Black Eye
Blepharitis
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brain Disorders
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hyphema
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Iridocyclitis
Juvenile Cataract
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Marfan Syndrome
Migraine
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Miosis
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Nearsightedness
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Posterior Scleritis
Progressive High Myopia
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Stye
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Thyroid Eye Disease
Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Coreoplasty
Cornea Surgery
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision of Chalazion
Excision of Cyst
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Visual Evoked Potential (VEP)
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Vitreous Surgery
YAG Iridotomy
YAG Laser Capsulotomy
YAG Laser Surgery
YAG Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Humana
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Oscar Insurance Corporation
  • MagnaCare
  • Aetna
  • Personal Choice PPO
  • QualCare
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Medicaid
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • HealthFirst
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Emblem Health
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Cigna
  • United Healthcare
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

Where Dr. Alden Leifer, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Alden Leifer MD PC
    680 Broadway Ste 114, Paterson, NJ 07514

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Meet Dr. Alden Leifer, MD

Languages Spoken
Hebrew
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Optometry
Specialties*
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FAQs About Dr. Leifer's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alden Leifer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Leifer's profile.

Dr. Leifer frequently treats the following conditions: Foreign Body in Eye, Hypertensive Retinopathy, Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit and Retinal Dystrophy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Alden Leifer, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph's University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Alden Leifer, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    1981
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Brookdale Hopsital Medical Center
    1982
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Walter Reed Army Medical Center
    1985
Residency Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Alden Leifer, MD Practices

  • St. Joseph's University Medical Center

    703 Main St, Paterson, NJ

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