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Dr. Clifford Salinger, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 66
Dr. Clifford Salinger, MD
3.8 (21 Ratings)
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Dr. Clifford Salinger, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 66
Port St Lucie, FL
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Clifford Salinger, MD works in Port St Lucie, FL as an Ophthalmologist and has 40 years experience.

They are board certified in Ophthalmology and graduated from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 1984. Dr. Salinger completed a residency at Umdnj-University Hospital. Dr. Salinger has has worked on more claims relating to Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy, Corneal Diseases and Corneal Erosion than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Salinger has received an average rating of 3.8 from patients and has been reviewed 21 times. They are affiliated with Good Samaritan Medical Center. They are accepting new patients. They accept many private insurances, Medicaid, and Medicare. Dr. Salinger also speaks Spanish. Dr. Salinger practices at St. Lucie Eye in Port St Lucie, FL and has additional offices in Palm Beach Gardens, FL and Port Saint Lucie, FL.

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Locations

  1. 1 St. Lucie Eye, St Lucie West
    1302 Sw Saint Lucie West Blvd, Port St Lucie, FL 34986
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    09:00 - 14:30
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Cornea & Refractive Consultants of the Palm Beaches PA
    11020 Rca Center Dr Ste 2001, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
  3. 3 Office
    1302 SW SAINT LUCIE WEST BLVD, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986

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3.8
Based on 21 Reviews
5 Stars (12)
4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (4)

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Dec 03, 2018
Without Dr. Salinger and his wonderful staff, I don't know what we would do! He has used as many options as available for dry eye (or has presented us with information to make the best choices, and always with affordability in mind. Thankyou, Dr. Salinger!
Julie C. in North Palm Beach, FL — Dec 03, 2018
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cornea & External Diseases
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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Internship

Internship
  • Fletcher Allen Hospital of Vermont|University Vt Medical Center
    1985
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Umdnj-University Hospital
    1988
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • California Pacific Medical Center-Pacific
    1991
Fellowship Hospital

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Dr. Clifford Salinger, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Salinger accepts Medicare, Medicaid, Aetna, Anthem and AvMed as well as many others.

Dr. Salinger frequently sees patients for Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy, Corneal Diseases and Corneal Erosion.

Yes, Dr. Salinger speaks Spanish. See Dr. Salinger's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Salinger has a star rating of 3.8/5 and has been reviewed 21 times.

Dr. Salinger is board certified in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Salinger has been practicing as an Ophthalmologist for 40 years.

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