Not accepting new patients
Dr. Jeffrey L. Martin, MD, FACS
- Experience
- 29 years
- Speaks
- English
Overview
Dr. Jeffrey L. Martin is a board-certified ophthalmologist and President and Co-Founder of SightMD, based in Smithtown, Long Island. Born and raised in Smithtown, he earned a biology degree summa cum laude from Muhlenberg College, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and his medical degree from Stony Brook University School of Medicine.
He completed his internship at Lenox Hill Hospital and served as chief resident in ophthalmology at Nassau County Medical Center. He joined his father’s practice, North Shore Eye Care, in 1997 and helped grow it into SightMD, a large regional eye care group. He is an assistant clinical professor of ophthalmology at Stony Brook and an attending ophthalmologist at St. Catherine of Siena Hospital.
Dr. Martin treats corneal disease, Fuchs’ dystrophy, keratitis and dry eye, and performs cataract surgery, LASIK and other vision correction procedures.
- Languages
- English
- Gender
- Male
- Video visits
- In person only
- Phone
- (631) 735-5870
- NPI number
- 1437160579
Expertise
Specialties
Focus Areas
Conditions Treated
- Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy
- Keratoconus
- Corneal scars and corneal edema
- Infectious keratitis
- Pterygium
- Dry eye disease
- Ocular surface disease
Procedures Performed
- DMEK endothelial keratoplasty
- DSAEK endothelial keratoplasty
- Full thickness corneal transplant (penetrating keratoplasty)
- Corneal cross-linking
- Pterygium removal with tissue graft
- Cataract surgery
- Superficial keratectomy
Credentials
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Board certification
Ophthalmology
American Board of Ophthalmology
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Education & Training
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Other Degree
Muhlenberg College
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa
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Medical School
Stony Brook University School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine
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Internship
Lenox Hill Hospital
Internship
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Residency
Nassau County Medical Center
Ophthalmology, Chief Resident
Insurance & Fees
Insurance networks differ by office and plan. Call the office to confirm that your plan is accepted before your visit.
Insurance networks change. Confirm coverage with your insurance company before your visit.
Location
Hospital Affiliations
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St. Catherine of Siena Hospital
Affiliated hospital, Smithtown, NY
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Stony Brook University Hospital
Affiliated hospital, Stony Brook, NY
Questions Patients Ask
How do I book an appointment with Dr. Jeffrey L. Martin?
Call SightMD, Smithtown at (631) 735-5870 to book or to ask about availability. New patients may be asked for a referral and recent eye records, and you should confirm insurance coverage when you call.
What should I bring to my first visit with Dr. Jeffrey L. Martin?
Bring your photo ID and insurance card, a list of your medicines and eye drops, your current glasses or contact lenses, and any previous eye test results or imaging. Your eyes may be dilated, so plan for a driver if needed.
What does Dr. Jeffrey L. Martin specialize in?
Dr. Jeffrey L. Martin practices Cataract & Refractive Surgery, Cornea & External Disease and Ophthalmology and has 29 years of experience. Focus areas include Corneal transplantation, Keratoconus care, Complex cataract surgery and Ocular surface disease.
Where does Dr. Jeffrey L. Martin practice?
Dr. Jeffrey L. Martin sees patients at SightMD, Smithtown, 260 Middle Country Road Suite 201, Smithtown, NY 11787.
Is Dr. Jeffrey L. Martin accepting new patients?
Dr. Jeffrey L. Martin is seeing existing patients only right now.
What languages does Dr. Jeffrey L. Martin speak?
Dr. Jeffrey L. Martin speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Jeffrey L. Martin affiliated with?
Dr. Jeffrey L. Martin is affiliated with St. Catherine of Siena Hospital and Stony Brook University Hospital.
Where did Dr. Jeffrey L. Martin train?
Dr. Jeffrey L. Martin studied medicine at Stony Brook University School of Medicine and completed residency at Nassau County Medical Center.
About This Profile
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Last updated
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