Dr. Richard Scartozzi, MD
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Dr. Richard Scartozzi, MD
Ophthalmologist - General

Highlights

  • Board Certified

Biography

-Published scientific researcher
-Clinical Instructor at Yale Medical School
-Active cutting-edge clinical trials researcher in macular degeneration, diabetes, and retinal vascular occlusions
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Office Hours at Danbury Eye Physicians & Surgeons PC

  • Mon:9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Tue:9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Wed:9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Thu:9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Fri:9:00am - 5:00pm

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Treats me for macular degeneration and saved my sight. Great bedside manner and credentials. Would highly recommend.…

Jack F.

Summary

Provider Training

UniversityDegreeFocusGraduated
Suny at Stony Brook (Valedictorian)Bachelors DegreeBiochemistry1998

InstitutionFocusYear
Residency - Wills Eye HospitalOphthalmology2006
Internship - Long Island Jewish Medical CenterInternal Medicine2003
Fellowship - Doheny Eye Institute - USCVitreoretinal Surgery2008

CertificationCert. BodyYear
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyNot Specified

Experience & Accolades

PositionOrganizationTime
Clinical InstructorYale School of Medicine
Teach ophthalmology residents.
2009 - Present

RoleOrganizationTime
MemberAmerican Society of Retina Specialists
2008 - Present
MemberNew England Ophthalmological Society
2011 - Present
FellowAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
2008 - Present
Ophthalmological Associate MemberResearch to Prevent Blindness
2010 - Present
MemberConnecticut Society of Eye Physicians
2009 - Present
MemberPhi Beta Kappa
1997 - Present
FellowAmerican College of Surgeons
2010 - Present

DistinctionInstitutionYear
ValedictorianSUNY at Stony Brook1998

Publication Publisher Title Published
Medical/Scholarly Journal ArticleOphthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Postoperative endophthalmitis caused by Candida parapsilosis2011
Medical/Scholarly Journal ArticleAm J Ophthalmol Evaluation of the United States public health service guidelines2011
Medical/Scholarly Journal ArticleAm J Ophthalmol Association of host genetic factors with the course of cytomegalovirus retinitis2011
Medical/Scholarly Journal ArticleClin Infect Dis Excess mortality in patients with AIDS in the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy2010
Online ArticleCases JRhegmatogenous retinal detachment after a lower extremity dog bite: a case report.2008
Text BookInforma Healthcare, New YorkUse of adjuncts in surgery and novel surgical approaches.2008
Medical/Scholarly Journal ArticleEyeBilateral improvement of persistent diffuse diabetic macular oedema2008
Magazine ArticleRetina TodayAsymptomatic patients with increased arm-retina circulation time2007
Medical/Scholarly Journal ArticleAm J Ophthalmol Intraoperative sclerotomy-related retinal breaks for macular surgery2007
Medical/Scholarly Journal ArticleAnn Ophthalmol Familial drusen of the optic nerve head associated with choroidal neovascular membranes.2005
Medical/Scholarly Journal ArticleOphthalmologySurvey of 1264 patients with orbital tumors and simulating lesions2004
Medical/Scholarly Journal ArticleOphthal Plast Reconstr Surg Primary epithelial malignancies of the lacrimal gland: The 2003 Ramon L. Font Lecture.2004
Medical/Scholarly Journal ArticleBiochem Biophys Res Commun O-glycosylation of nuclear and cytoplasmic proteins: regulation analogous to phosphorylation?1997

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Specialties

Languages Spoken
English
Medical Specialties
  • Ophthalmologist

Diseases and surgery of the retina & vitreous including macular degeneration, macular holes & puckers, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachments and tears, floaters, retinal vein occlusions, small gauge sutureless vitrectomy surgery, macular vitamins, etc

Years In Practice: 18 (started in 2008)

Accepts New Patients: Yes

Medical Philosophy: Traditional Medicine

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Reviews

Average Rating: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 3
Most Recent Review: 09/18/2012
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Office & Staff Evaluation 5.0

Ease of Getting an Appointment 5.0
Courtesy of Practice Staff 5.0
Office Appearance & Atmosphere 5.0
Handling of Billing Matters 5.0
Average Wait Time Less than 5 minutes

Provider Evaluation 5.0

Willingness to Spend Time with You 5.0
Accuracy of Diagnosis 5.0
Post Visit Follow-up 5.0
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“Wonderful retina eye doctor”

Treats me for macular degeneration and saved my sight. Great bedside manner and credentials. Would highly recommend.

Jack F. 09/18/2012
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“Best retina specialist in CT”

Saved my vision.Original review on DoctorsDig.com

Anonymous 09/29/2011
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“Best retina specialist”

Correctly diagnosed and treated me when other retina eye doctors failed.

Ana M. 02/01/2012

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Procedures & Services

Procedures & Treatments Offered

  • Intravitreal Injections
  • Laser Eye Surgery
  • Pneumatic Retinopexy
  • Small Gauge Sutureless Vitrectomy

Commonly Prescribed Medications

  • COMBIGAN
  • NEVANAC
  • VIGAMOX
  • Ofloxacin
  • Ofloxacin
  • Ofloxacin
  • Prednisolone Acetate
  • Bromday

Billing Policies & Payment Options

Dr. Richard Scartozzi, MD accepts the following payment methods:
  • Discover
  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa
  • Personal Check
  • Cashier's Check M.O.
  • Cash

Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Yes

Bills on a Sliding Scale?: No

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Dr. Richard Scartozzi, MD has not yet specified the insurance plans he accepts.