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Dr. Kunal Merchant

Ophthalmology* Age 36
Dr. Kunal Merchant
4.9 (37 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Kunal Merchant

Ophthalmology* Age 36
Elmwood Park, NJ
Accepting new patients
10 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Kunal Merchant works in Elmwood Park, NJ as an Ophthalmology Specialist and has 10 years experience.

They are board certified in Ophthalmology and graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences in 2014. Dr. Merchant has has worked on more claims relating to Pinguecula, Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit and Hordeolum than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Merchant has received an average rating of 4.9 from patients and has been reviewed 37 times. They are affiliated with The Valley Hospital. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Merchant practices at Eye Care Associates of New Jersey in Elmwood Park, NJ and has additional offices in Glen Rock, NJ.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Explains Conditions Well

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Trustworthy

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Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

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  • Choice Plus POS II
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  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Eye Care Associates of New Jersey
    1 Broadway Ste 404, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    10:30 - 19:30
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Saturday
    08:30 - 11:00
  2. 2 Office
    65 Harristown Rd Ste 302, Glen Rock, NJ 07452

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4.9
Based on 37 Reviews
5 Stars (35)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (0)

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Jun 08, 2024
Dr Merchant was very thorough, informative and super nice. I thought I was going in just to talk about PRK but it was a thorough examination. There was never a push for getting PRK done. He quickly texted my Dr to let her know that I visited him and I was a candidate.
— Jun 08, 2024
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Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
    2014
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
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Dr. Kunal Merchant accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

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

Dr. Merchant accepts Aetna, Amerihealth and Anthem as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Merchant accepts here.

Dr. Merchant frequently sees patients for Pinguecula, Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit and Hordeolum.

Dr. Merchant has a star rating of 4.9/5 and has been reviewed 37 times.

Dr. Merchant is board certified in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Merchant has been practicing as an Ophthalmology Specialist for 10 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • The Valley Hospital

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