Overview of Dr. Florakis
Dr. George Florakis is an ophthalmologist in Scarsdale, NY and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Mount Sinai Morningside, White Plains Hospital Center, Mount Sinai West, NewYork-Presbyterian/Lawrence Hospital, and NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and has been in practice 34 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Greek and Spanish. He specializes in anterior segment related, cataract related, and cornea & external disease and is experienced in penetrating keratoplasty, endothelial keratoplasty, refractive surgery, cataract surgery, and corneal transplant surgery.
Education & Training
University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Ophthalmology, 1987 - 1988
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Ophthalmology, 1984 - 1987
Atlantic Health SystemInternship, Transitional Year, 1983 - 1984
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1983
Certifications & Licensure
NY State Medical License 1984 - 2024
CT State Medical License 1994 - 2016
IA State Medical License 1987 - 1990
- American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2011-2014
- Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2010-2014
- Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology
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Clinical Trials
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 9 citations
Correlation of Scheimpflug densitometry changes with clinical outcomes after corneal crosslinking.
Priya M. Mathews, Joaquin De Rojas, Patrick B. Rapuano, Christine J. Zemsky, George J. Florakis, Stephen L. Trokel, Leejee H. Suh> ;Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2018 Aug 1 - 12 citations
Corneal collagen crosslinking in patients treated with dextran versus isotonic hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) riboflavin solution: a retrospective analysis
Patrick B Rapuano, Priya M. Mathews, George J. Florakis, Stephen L. Trokel, Leejee H Suh> ;Eye and Vision. 2018 Sep 10 - 3 citations
Posterior Amorphous Corneal Dystrophy Associated With Keratoglobus: A Case Report.
Jonathan Fay, Alexandra A. Herzlich, George J. Florakis> ;Cornea. 2017 Dec 1 - Join now to see all
Professional Memberships
Other Languages
- Greek, Spanish
Hospital Affiliations
External Links
Insurance Accepted
Aetna Choice POS II
Aetna HMO
BCBS Blue Card PPO
BCBS Illinois PPO
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CIGNA HMO
CIGNA Open Access
CIGNA PPO
Empire BCBS HMO
Empire BCBS PPO
First ChoiceGreat West PPO
Health Net Oregon PPO
Healthfirst New York
Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
Multiplan PHCS PPO
Multiplan PPO
Premera BCBS Heritage & Heritage Plus 1
Providence Health System Personal Option
Regence Washington - Preferred Provider Network
United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO- Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment
