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Dr. Irene Cherfas, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 43
Dr. Irene Cherfas, MD
5.0 (3 Ratings)

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Dr. Irene Cherfas, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 43
Allentown, PA
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Irene Cherfas, MD works in Allentown, PA as an Ophthalmologist and has 17 years experience.

They are board certified in Ophthalmology and graduated from Boston University in 2007. Dr. Cherfas has has worked on more claims relating to Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Drusen than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Cherfas has received an average rating of 5.0 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. They are affiliated with Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Cherfas practices at Practice in Allentown, PA and has additional offices in Easton, PA.

Offers Telehealth

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Explains Conditions Well

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Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

Friendly Staff

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    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Standard Savings POS II
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    Choice Plus POS II
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Locations

  1. 1 Lehigh Valley Center for Sight PC
    1739 W Fairmont St, Allentown, PA 18104
  2. 2 Office
    3959 William Penn Hwy, Easton, PA 18045
    Monday
    Closed Open 24 Hours
    Tuesday
    Closed Open 24 Hours
    Wednesday
    Closed Open 24 Hours
    Thursday
    Closed Open 24 Hours
    Friday
    Closed Open 24 Hours
    Saturday
    Closed Open 24 Hours
    Sunday
    Closed Open 24 Hours

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5.0
Based on 3 Reviews
5 Stars (3)
4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (0)

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Jun 07, 2023
Dr. Cherfas is a compassionate doctor. Listens to and answers questions. I have the utmost confidence in her opinion.
JoAnn — Jun 07, 2023
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Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Boston University
    2007
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Board Certifications

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  • Ophthalmology
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Dr. Irene Cherfas, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Cherfas accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Cherfas' office to make an appointment.

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

Dr. Cherfas frequently sees patients for Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Drusen.

Dr. Cherfas has a star rating of 5.0/5 and has been reviewed 3 times.

Dr. Cherfas is board certified in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Cherfas has been practicing as an Ophthalmologist for 17 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest

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