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Dr. Michael Nissen, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 64
Dr. Michael Nissen, MD
Dr. Michael Nissen, MD is an Ophthalmologist in New York, NY.
Dr. Michael Nissen, MD

Dr. Michael Nissen, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 64
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
Dr. Michael Nissen, MD is an Ophthalmologist in New York, NY.
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About Dr. Michael Nissen, MD

Dr. Nissen graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1990 and completed a residency at Lenox Hill Hospital. Dr. Michael Nissen, MD is an Ophthalmologist in New York, NY and has 36 years experience. Dr. Nissen has experience treating conditions like Progressive High Myopia, Degenerative Disorders of Globe, Ophthalmoplegic Migraine, Eye Cancer, Benign Neoplasm of Eye, Benign Neoplasm of Choroid, Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Retinal Cysts, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Floaters, Macular Hole, Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia, Retinoschisis, Retinal Hemorrhage, Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear, Dislocation of Lens and Retinal Vascular Occlusion among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Nissen's office accepts new patients. Dr. Nissen also speaks Spanish. Dr. Nissen is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Progressive High Myopia
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Progressive High Myopia
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Eye Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Cysts
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Floaters
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Macular Hole
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Retinoschisis
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Dislocation of Lens
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
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Migraine
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Retinal Neovascularization
Uveitis
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Iridocyclitis
Diabetic Retinopathy
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Glaucoma
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Vitreous Surgery
Visual Field Defects
Macular or Retinal Edema
Ocular Hypertension
Cataract
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Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Blindness
Senile Cataracts
Lazy Eye
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Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Diplopia
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Nearsightedness
Eye Pain
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Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Eye Infections
Eye Melanoma
Drusen
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Acute Endophthalmitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Disorder of Choroid
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Dry Eyes
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Duane Retraction Syndrome
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Endophthalmitis
Equatorial Staphyloma
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Disorders
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Headache
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Hordeolum
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Optic Neuritis
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Uveitis
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Telangiectasis
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Serous Detachment Retina
Staphyloma Posticum
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Ocular Prosthetics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Open Access Plus
  • Passage HMO
    Flex Connecticut EPO
  • HIP Prime HMO
    GHI CBP
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • National EPO
  • Empire Hospital/Medical (Trad)
    Blue Priority NY EPO
    Empire Hospital
    Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
  • Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
    Medica Choice
    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
  • Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York PPO
  • Freedom
  • myBlue Access EPO
    PPOBlue PPO
    Community Blue PPO
  • MagnaCare PPO
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Standard Savings POS II
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS II
    Aetna
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Select
  • Blue Card PPO
  • BluePPO HSA PPO
    SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO

Where Dr. Michael Nissen, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 KKB Medical P.C.
    1317 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10021
  2. 2 New York-Presbyterian Hospital
    525 E 68th St, New York, NY 10065

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Meet Dr. Michael Nissen, MD

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Ophthalmology
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FAQs About Dr. Nissen's Practice

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Dr. Nissen frequently treats the following conditions: Progressive High Myopia, Degenerative Disorders of Globe, Ophthalmoplegic Migraine, Eye Cancer, Benign Neoplasm of Eye, Benign Neoplasm of Choroid, Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Retinal Cysts, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Floaters, Macular Hole, Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia, Retinoschisis, Retinal Hemorrhage, Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear, Dislocation of Lens and Retinal Vascular Occlusion. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Nissen, MD is affiliated with New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michael Nissen, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1990
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
  • North Shore University Hospital
    1991
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Lenox Hill Hospital
    1996
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Vitreo Retinal Cons
    1998
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Michael Nissen, MD Practices

  • New York-Presbyterian Hospital

    525 E 68th St, New York, NY

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