Dr. Barry N. Fisherman, MD

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Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. Barry N. Fisherman, who serves patients in New York.

As a comprehensive ophthalmologist, Dr. Fisherman offers comprehensive eye examinations and medical treatments with an emphasis on cataract and implant surgery as well as laser surgery for diabetes and glaucoma. He practices at Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island, seeing patients at the offices in Oceanside and Hicksville, New York.

With 21 locations throughout Long Island, Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island is a world-renowned, multi-location ophthalmology practice offering eye care services. The practitioners are some of the most respected physicians in the region, earning their reputations as esteemed innovators and complication-solvers. Having the expertise to diagnose and treat complex ocular, oculoplastic, and retinal conditions, they have the opportunity to care for eyes at various stages of life.

Currently licensed to practice medicine in New York and Texas, Dr. Fisherman is affiliated with Long Island Jewish Medical Center, North Shore University Hospital, and Syosset Hospital.

Achieving excellence in his field, he is board-certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology, an independent, nonprofit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists (eye physicians and surgeons) in the United States. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (FAAO).

In regards to his educational background, Dr. Fisherman received his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University. He then went on to obtain his medical degree from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in 1968. 

Upon graduation, he performed his internship and residency in ophthalmology at Nassau University Medical Center where he served as an Ophthalmic Pathology Instructor. He also served as squadron surgeon in the United States Army, while stationed in Germany, until his honorable discharge.

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are experts in the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye. They may provide routine care such as vision testing, as well as prescribe and fit eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, ophthalmologists are also surgeons. They repair traumatic injuries to the eye and perform cataract, glaucoma, and corneal surgery.

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