Ophthalmology Associates of Bay Ridge

I am 66 years old and have been a patient of Dr. Conrad for well over 10 years. In my opinion he is one of the finest doctors I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with. Dr. Conrad is the ultimate professional, never rushing you, always taking the time to explain any issue or concerns I have dealing with my glaucoma problem. His staff is professional and courteous, his waiting room spacious and immaculate. I highly recommend him if you are seeking the finest doctor in the ophthalmology field.

On Monday, August 31^st I had very limited vision in my right eye, On, Wednesday,
September 2, 2015, (Yes! Two days later!) I could see better than I’ve ever seen. I was born sixty-​six years ago with a myopic right eye, and over the last five years the vision had deteriorated to a dense whitish fog. I was bumping into walls, objects and people on my
right side.
On Monday, August 31^st, Dr. Elias Aliprandis, encouraged me to consider cataract surgery, as he had six months before. He pretty much repeated what he had said then. Dr. Aliprandis gave me all the information he possibly could and left the decision up to me. He said he felt confident he could restore the vision I had prior to the cataract forming, and that he felt he could probably improve on that vision as well. I felt I was wasting time, and tentatively decided to go forward with the surgery. I had a choice of the type of surgery I preferred, and I chose the laser surgery.
I spoke with Cheryl Tait in the front office about scheduling and the added cost of the laser surgery, inasmuch as that portion of the surgery was not covered by my insurance. Cheryl provided me with financing information, which was seamlessly processed while I was there. She scheduled me for surgery on Wednesday; gave me the necessary prescriptions for drops to take along with other necessary instructions. She told me to call her if I had any questions. And call her I did. Each time, Cheryl was calm, professional, clear and helpful. A darling.
Efficiency didn’t end with Cheryl though. Don’t know how they accomplished it, but the entire staff at the Ophthalmology Associates of Bay Ridge is extraordinary — pleasant and efficient from the front desk to the technicians who conducted tests and gathered information about my
vision prior to my visits with Dr. Aliprandis.
The offices and bathroom are bright and clean. The waiting room is spacious and new. The equipment appeared to be more technologically current than equipment I had seen in other ophthalmology offices. A video was available to educate me about the procedure I was about to
schedule. Everyone was on track.
Doctor Aliprandis performed my surgery at the Brook Plaza Ambulatory Surgical Center. A car was sent to pick me up, and car was scheduled to take me home. The facility was a repeat of the Ophthalmology Associates of Bay Ridge. From the front desk, to the anesthesiologist, to the prep
technicians, the nurses, and other staff — all were friendly, efficient, professional, clear and helpful. After the operation, there was a slight soreness and a small bloodshot area at the bottom of my eye. That was all. No swelling or need for pain medication.
The staff of both organizations, and Dr. Aliprandis served to eliminate any fear I had about my surgery. I felt I was in good, knowing hands and a fearful dilemma was changed to anticipation and curiosity. Very nice.
I am very fortunate to have been referred to both of these organizations through Health Check Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY.