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Compassionate Eye Care in the Heart of the Bronx

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Westchester Square Ophthalmology  


Accepting New Patients?

Yes, Dr. Nikola Ragusa is accepting new patients at this office.



Address

1625 St. Peter's Avenue, Suite 101, Bronx, NY 10461

Office Details

Doctor Specialty Ophthalmology
Accepting New Patients? Yes
Practice Specialty Ophthalmology
Languages Spoken

Insurance Accepted  


  • Medicaid
  • Medicare

About Dr. Ragusa
Dr. Ragusa

Bio


Dr. Nikola Ragusa is a board certified, fellowship trained, cataract and glaucoma specialist. He graduated Magna cum laude from acclaimed BS/MD program at The Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education and Alpha Omega Alpha from S.U.N.Y. Health Center at Brooklyn. Dr. Ragusa went on to complete his Ophthalmology residency at North Shore- Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Dr. Nikola Ragusa pursued subspecialty fellowship training in glaucoma at the premier New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, which was also ranked as one of the best ophthalmology programs by the US News and World Report. There, as a highly coveted Glaucoma Fellow, he was trained by distinguished leaders in all facets of glaucoma, Drs. Robert Ritch, Jeffery Liebman, Celso Tello, and Christopher Teng. His areas of subspecialty training included complex glaucoma diagnosis and management, laser treatments for glaucoma, glaucoma surgery, including: trabeculectomy, tube shunt, trabeculotomy, surgical revision and cataract surgery.

Dr. Ragusa is an award winning doctor, and has for years been educating his patients and community on how to fight against glaucoma blindness by: 1) promoting early detection through screening, 2) furthering understanding of the disease through good doctor-patient communication and 3) stressing the importance of continued patient follow-up to monitor for progression. Dr. Ragusa strives to increase awareness of glaucoma because it is such a prevalent disease in a population of people who do not even know that they have it.

He has performed extensive research in his field and has given presentations both nationally and internationally. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Glaucoma Society, American College of Surgeons, New York State Ophthalmological Society and the New York Glaucoma Society. He speaks fluent Croatian, Serbian and Bosnian and is competent in Spanish.

He is an Associate at Westchester Square Ophthalmology, which provides comprehensive eye care and treatment, options in the heart of the Bronx. Our physicians are board-certified ophthalmologists and optometrists who have earned national reputations as top clinicians and educators. We offer treatments for cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, corneal disorders, retinal detachments, ocular muscle disorders, pediatric ophthalmology, uveitis and dry eye syndromes. Our practice provides comprehensive examinations for eyeglasses, contact lenses and laser cataract correction. If you need an eye exam or annual check up call us for an appointment today. Most insurances are accepted.

Specialty


Conditions Treated 


  • Allergic Conjunctivitis (Eye Allergies)
  • Blepharitis
  • Blurring of Visual Image
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Chalazions / Styes / Eyelid Infections
  • Diabetic Eye Disease
  • Dry Eye Disorders
  • Eye Floaters and Flashes
  • Eyelid Lesions
  • Glaucoma
  • Glaucoma Diabetic Eye Disease
  • Glaucoma lasers
  • Laser Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration Screening
  • Retinopathy

Services & Procedures


  • Cornea Surgery
  • Eye Exams & Routine Eye Care
  • Eyelid lesion excisions
  • Glaucoma Evaluation / Management
  • Glaucoma Surgery
  • Laser Cataract Surgery
  • Ophthalmology
  • Pterygium surgery

Special Interests  


  • Cataract & Lens Implant Surgery
  • Eye Injuries
  • Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery
  • Glaucoma (will see any age)
  • Glaucoma Care
  • Retina Care

Education & Training  


Medical School


Residency

  • North Shore LIJ
    Residency in Ophthalmology


Fellowship

  • New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
    Fellowship in Glaucoma


Awards & Honors  


  • Super Doctor Rising Star
    Super Doctors • 2015, 2016, 2017

Hospital Affiliations


  • Montefiore Medical Center

Languages Spoken  


  • English
  • Spanish
  • Croatian (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
  • Serbian
  • Creole

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