SightMD
520 Franklin Ave Suite 251Garden City, NY, 11530
Dr. Van Valkenburg is a board certified ophthalmologist that brings over twenty years of clinical, educational and surgical experience. She actively pursues ongoing training in her field and has done … Read more ›
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota | Bachelors Degree | Bachelor of Science | 1977 |
| New York University | Masters Degree | Master of Arts | 1981 |
| New York University Medical School | Medical Degree | Doctor of Medicine | 1987 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Internship - Overlook Hospital University College of Physicians and Surgeons | Transitional Medicine | 1988 |
| Residency - North Shore University Hospital | Ophthalmology | 1991 |
| Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | 1992 |
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Member | American Academy of Ophthalmology | Present |
| Member | American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons | Present |
| Member | New York State Ophthalmologic Society | Present |
| Member | Long Island Ophthalmology Society | Present |
Kathleen Van Valkenburg has not yet indicated the hospitals that she is affiliated with.
Ophthalmology
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Kathleen Van Valkenburg has not yet listed the medications that she commonly prescribes.
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Yes
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: Unknown
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
“Good”
Good
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
Excellent service
“Excellent”
Excellent service
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
Great
“She was excellent”
Great
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
Every time I've had an appointment with Dr. Van Valkenburg she has given me her undivided attention and is extremely patient
“I have been a patient of Dr. Van Valkenburg for almost 20 years and she is an amazing doctor”
Every time I've had an appointment with Dr. Van Valkenburg she has given me her undivided attention and is extremely patient
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
Dr. Van Valkenburg Was very thorough and explained everything in a manner that was easy to understand. I highly recommend her.
“Excellent doctor”
Dr. Van Valkenburg Was very thorough and explained everything in a manner that was easy to understand. I highly recommend her.
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
She gave a thorough and complete examination
“Great”
She gave a thorough and complete examination
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
On time appointment. Professional staff
“Very pleasant, knowledgeable.”
On time appointment. Professional staff
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
Dr Van has an incredible gift for taking good care of her patients She is one in a million
“As always ,our experience has been wonderful”
Dr Van has an incredible gift for taking good care of her patients She is one in a million
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
Dr Van was good to be with. Felt confident and will keep her. Like her very much❤️
“Ver clear and good”
Dr Van was good to be with. Felt confident and will keep her. Like her very much❤️
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
Overall experience was excellent
“My experience was excellent”
Overall experience was excellent
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
She is very personable and knowledgeable.
“Very thorough exam”
She is very personable and knowledgeable.
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
Short wait time Through Good conversation
“1st visit all went smooth”
Short wait time
Through
Good conversation
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
Good
“Professional all around”
Good
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
Experienced, intelligent, and through medical doctor.
“Fantastic”
Experienced, intelligent, and through medical doctor.
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
Very satisfied with her exam. She takes her time. Very profesional Dr. She Made me feels confortable. Never in a rush, like others Drs.
“Very good and completed exam.”
Very satisfied with her exam. She takes her time. Very profesional Dr. She Made me feels confortable. Never in a rush, like others Drs.
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
Very confident doctor, explained everything, was not at all rushed, very computer & professional staff.
“Very thorough exam & testing”
Very confident doctor, explained everything, was not at all rushed, very computer & professional staff.
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
I was treated promptly and most importantly Dr Van was kind and attentive, as a first time patient, i felt extremely happy with my visit.
“Excellent”
I was treated promptly and most importantly Dr Van was kind and attentive, as a first time patient, i felt extremely happy with my visit.
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
Was able to get a same day appointment and she was very helpful
“Was able to get a same day appointment and she was very helpful”
Was able to get a same day appointment and she was very helpful
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
Excellent!!!
“Dr Van Valkenburg is awesome!!! She is compassionate and very clear about what she is doing and explains exactly what you need to do for your diagnosis”
Excellent!!!
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
As always I have found Dr Van to be willing to take the time to answer any questions I may have. She is easy to talk with and makes one feel comfortable that she can and will take great care of any vision problems I may have. I’m so happy to have found this fine doctor and genuine caring person.
“My experience was pleasant and professional.”
As always I have found Dr Van to be willing to take the time to answer any questions I may have. She is easy to talk with and makes one feel comfortable that she can and will take great care of any vision problems I may have. I’m so happy to have found this fine doctor and genuine caring person.
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
She’s very patient and showed empathy, she was willing to listen and answered questions
“I would recommend Dr Van Valkenburg to friends”
She’s very patient and showed empathy, she was willing to listen and answered questions
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
This was my second eye cataract surgery and Dr V guided me through my decision with detailed explanation of the procedure in a confident, comfortable manner.
“She made me feel confident.”
This was my second eye cataract surgery and Dr V guided me through my decision with detailed explanation of the procedure in a confident, comfortable manner.
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
Excellent
“The way a doctors visit should be”
Excellent
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
The provider was very pleasant.
“Front Desk Staff Unprofessional & Disrespectful”
The provider was very pleasant.
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
Excellent
“Excellent”
Excellent
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
Easy from start to finish and timely.
“Excellent”
Easy from start to finish and timely.
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
She was very professional. I feel I got to know her a little bit better and was more relaxed. Very happy w/my results so far and it has been less than 24 hrs since my surgery.
“Great!”
She was very professional. I feel I got to know her a little bit better and was more relaxed. Very happy w/my results so far and it has been less than 24 hrs since my surgery.
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
Long time satisfied patient.
“As usual positive”
Long time satisfied patient.
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
Dr Van Valkenburg has been my provider for many years. She is thoughtful, takes time listening to my concerns and explains her diagnosis clearly. Yesterday she took me on an emergency basis and was excellent in relieving my concern and providing a diagnosis and treatment.
“I have complete confidence in Dr Van Valkenburg.”
Dr Van Valkenburg has been my provider for many years. She is thoughtful, takes time listening to my concerns and explains her diagnosis clearly. Yesterday she took me on an emergency basis and was excellent in relieving my concern and providing a diagnosis and treatment.
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
She makes you feel comfortable and she is very knowledgeable. She explains so you can ubderstand
“Good! She very knowledgeable”
She makes you feel comfortable and she is very knowledgeable. She explains so you can ubderstand
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
She explained how my eyes were progressing, and I didn't need to return until another six months.
“A very good experience.”
She explained how my eyes were progressing, and I didn't need to return until another six months.
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
I have known Dr Van for over 25 years. She is a dedicated doctor as well as caring person. Always smiles, treats you like family, profit, gives you time and does not rush you during your exam. Always willing to go the extra mile to make sure you are ok
“Professional, caring and you know you are in good hands.”
I have known Dr Van for over 25 years. She is a dedicated doctor as well as caring person.
Always smiles, treats you like family, profit, gives you time and does not rush you during your exam. Always willing to go the extra mile to make sure you are ok
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
Outstanding. Explains everything well. Thorough. Great listener.
“Outstanding bedside manner”
Outstanding. Explains everything well. Thorough. Great listener.
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
This Doctor is a great asset to and for her patients
“Professional and Caring”
This Doctor is a great asset to and for her patients
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
Excellent physician skills. Excellent bed side manner. Excellent in care and discussion.
“Excellent just as I hoped it would be.”
Excellent physician skills.
Excellent bed side manner.
Excellent in care and discussion.
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
She does a nice job. I trust her with my eyes.
“Professional”
She does a nice job. I trust her with my eyes.
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
Easy to talk.
“Very comfortable”
Easy to talk.
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
Great experience
“Awesome Dr. Very patient & conscientious”
Great experience
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
Dr. Van is an excellent physician who I completely trust. She is courteous, conscientious, and an excellent diagnostician.
“Excellent”
Dr. Van is an excellent physician who I completely trust. She is courteous, conscientious, and an excellent diagnostician.
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
Excellent
“Friendly; thorough; clear explanation”
Excellent
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
The office staff and the doctor are truly professional in what they do.
“Always enjoy seeing the doctor. She is very informative be and gets to the point.”
The office staff and the doctor are truly professional in what they do.
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
Excelente
“Es una doctora muy profesional y dedica tiempo a sus pacientes”
Excelente
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
I have the same ophthalmologist for over 50 years & being she retired I had to get another Doctor . Before retiring she said my charts would be with Sight MD & I made the choice For Dr. Van Vonkleberg at first so nervous to go being had never see another ophthalmologist & now two years later I feel very Confident with the choices she makes for Me
“Appointment on time & doctor & staff are wonderful”
I have the same ophthalmologist for over 50 years & being she retired I had to get another Doctor . Before retiring she said my charts would be with Sight MD & I made the choice For Dr. Van Vonkleberg at first so nervous to go being had never see another ophthalmologist & now two years later I feel very Confident with the choices she makes for Me
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
Excellent
“Too long a wait- 11/2 hrs.”
Excellent
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
She takes her time and listens to you. She is thorough and explains things very well. I will definitely be going back and so will my husband.
“The doctor is delightful”
She takes her time and listens to you.
She is thorough and explains things very well.
I will definitely be going back and so will my husband.
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
Excellent doctor-patient relationship.
“Pleasant and very professional”
Excellent doctor-patient relationship.
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
Will be seeing her for next week. Berr
“Emergency appointment.”
Will be seeing her for next week. Berr
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
Always consider Dr. Van Valkenburg to be thorough and careful in her examination and concern for any possible issues. Doesn’t raise cause for alarm, but is honest in alerting me to any future problems.
“Met my expectations.”
Always consider Dr. Van Valkenburg to be thorough and careful in her examination and concern for any possible issues. Doesn’t raise cause for alarm, but is honest in alerting me to any future problems.
SightMD NY Garden City Franklin Avenue - 520 Franklin Ave Suite 251
I am a RN . Dr . Van was awesome, very professional !. She explained everything in detail and took her time . I really like her and I would go back too see her . Shes a very kind Dr. Patricia Mendizabal
“Excellent”
I am a RN . Dr . Van was awesome, very professional !. She explained everything in detail and took her time . I really like her and I would go back too see her . Shes a very kind Dr.
Patricia Mendizabal
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