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Dr. Howard Lazarus, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 66
Dr. Howard Lazarus, MD
4.2 (10 Ratings)
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Dr. Howard Lazarus, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 66
New Albany, IN
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Howard Lazarus, MD works in New Albany, IN as an Ophthalmology Specialist and has 38 years experience.

They are board certified in Ophthalmology and graduated from Northeastern Ohio University in 1986. Dr. Lazarus completed a residency at Bethesda Eye Inst-St Louis. Dr. Lazarus has has worked on more claims relating to Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) and Diabetic Retinopathy than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Lazarus has received an average rating of 4.2 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. They are affiliated with Baptist Health Floyd and Physicians' Medical Center. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Lazarus also speaks Spanish. Dr. Lazarus practices at Practice in New Albany, IN and has additional offices in Elizabethtown, KY and Louisville, KY.

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  • APCN Open Access Aetna Select
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    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Bronze Pathway X - KY HMO-POS
    HealthSync Options POS
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
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  • Cigna PPO
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  • Encore Health Network PPO
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  • Sagamore Plus PPO
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  • Choice Plus POS
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Locations

  1. 1 John Kenyon American Eye Institute PC
    519 State St, New Albany, IN 47150
  2. 2 Elizabethtown Eye Care
    103 Diecks Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
  3. 3 Office
    9200 Leesgate Rd Ste 201, Louisville, KY 40222
  4. 4 Physicians' Medical Center
    4023 Reas Ln, New Albany, IN 47150

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4.2
Based on 10 Reviews
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1 Star (2)

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Apr 01, 2022
Seemed very caring. Explained what was to be done very well. Presented things very positive while still explaining there could be issues. Worked me in very quickly, which was very helpful.
— Apr 01, 2022
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Northeastern Ohio University
    1986
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
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    1987
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Bethesda Eye Inst-St Louis
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Bethesda Eye Inst|Wilmer Oph Inst
    1992
Fellowship Hospital

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Dr. Howard Lazarus, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Lazarus accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Lazarus accepts here.

Dr. Lazarus frequently sees patients for Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) and Diabetic Retinopathy.

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

Dr. Lazarus has a star rating of 4.2/5 and has been reviewed 10 times.

Dr. Lazarus is board certified in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Lazarus has been practicing as an Ophthalmology Specialist for 38 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • Baptist Health Floyd
  • Physicians' Medical Center

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