Dr. Levine is a board-certified ophthalmologist and Medical Director of the Cliffside Laser Eye and Cataract Center, which he established to provide medical and surgical vision correction in a patient-centric setting. He is recognized as an innovator in cataract surgery and was among the first in the New York area to perform refractive cataract surgery, multifocal lens implantation, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery.
Credentials
Education & Training
University of Pennsylvania
Undergraduate
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Medical School
University of Pennsylvania Eye Institute
Residency, Ophthalmology
Memberships & Affiliations
- American Academy of Ophthalmology, Fellow
- American Board of Ophthalmology, Diplomate
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Fellow
- American Board of Eye Surgeons, Fellow
- Society for Excellence in Eye Surgery (SEES), Member
Awards & Recognition
America's Top Doctors, Consumer Health Magazine
What patients say
Reviews & ratings
Patient Reviews
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★★★★★4.9732 reviewsGoogle reviews from the "Cliffside Lasik and Cataract Center: Richard Levine MD FAAO" Google Business Profile. Reviews describe the practice and may mention other providers at this location.View all Google reviews at this practice
Dr. Levine recently performed a successful cataract and glaucoma combined surgeries in both of my eyes. I’m very satisfied with the results. I don’t need to use glasses or eye drops anymore! It was a short and painless procedure. He explained clearly what to expect and I was not disappointed. Now I can see better than ever before. His office staff is professional and well organized, special thanks to Marjorie. I highly recommend Dr. Levine to anyone that wants the best vision care.
Response from the ownerMirza, thank you for sharing your experience. We are so glad the combined surgeries delivered the results you hoped for and that recovery was comfortable. It means a lot that Dr. Levine’s explanations and Marjorie’s support made the process smooth. We appreciate your recommendation and are pleased you can see so well.Large, clean office, very friendly & responsive staff. Dr. Levine is friendly, and an expert in everything pertaining to the eye. Doc took the time to explain everything in laymen’s terms so I would understand.
Response from the ownerKaren, thank you for the wonderful feedback. We're glad the office felt welcoming and that our team was friendly and responsive. It means a lot that Dr. Levine took time to explain things in plain language so you could understand. Your sharing this experience is much appreciated.Maria Fernandez was very surprised that she came out with a very good vision ,that she does not need glasses, the office staff were very professional and helpful, Dr Richard Levine did a fantastic job my vision is perfect and no need for glasses
Response from the ownerLeo, thank you for sharing Maria's experience. We are thrilled she is enjoying clear vision without glasses and that our staff were professional and helpful. We appreciate your kind words about Dr Richard Levine and our team.What a wonderful doctor and Surgent our ophthalmologist dr Levine is! He operated my both eyes ( cataract and glaucoma) and my wife's one eye and did a fantastic job! His staff is very professional ,knowledgeable and helpful. Thank you, dear Doctor Levine! You are the best ophthalmologist and surgent ever! Alla and Mike Fabrikant.
Response from the ownerMike and Alla, thank you for the wonderful review. We are delighted Dr Levine and our team cared for you both and that you found our staff professional, knowledgeable and helpful. Your kind words mean a great deal to us and we look forward to continuing to support you.Excellent Doctor & Staff. Dr. Levine has a well run practice offering state of the art products & services. Highly recommend.
Great place. Dr Levine was amazing. He fixed my vision without any problems. The staff is amazing and so patient from my first visit thru surgery and after. I highly recommend them. You will not regret it, I have not. Will not go anywhere else.
Dr. Levine is an experienced eye surgeon. This is the place to go to for any eye problem. Dr. Levine removed my eye Cataract, with the local anaesthesia, I was awake all the time and did not feel any pain. Thank you so much Dr. Levine.
Response from the ownerThank you for your kind review, Hameed. We’re glad Dr. Levine and our team provided a comfortable, pain-free cataract procedure and excellent care. We appreciate your trust and recommendation. Please reach out if you need anything further.Awesome doctor and I would recommend anyone who needs eye surgery to come to him 100%
Response from the ownerThank you so much for the wonderful review and for recommending our surgeon 100%. We're thrilled you had an excellent experience and appreciate you trusting us with your eye surgery. Your recommendation means a lot and helps others find the care they need. We're here for any future eye care needs.Great job was seeing right away no discomfort at all with the eye. Can't wait for the next eye to be done Dr. Levine did a wonderful job along with his staff.i would recommend this to all with eye issues Mike Sargenti
Response from the ownerThank you, Christine, for the wonderful review. We’re thrilled to hear the procedure went smoothly and you have no discomfort. Dr. Levine and our staff appreciate your kind words and recommendation. We look forward to caring for your other eye at your next visit.
