Akhilesh Singh, MD
Ophthalmology • Forest Hills, NY
About
Downtown Ophthalmology in Forest Hills, NY is an ophthalmology practice led by Dr. Akhilesh Singh, a Board Certified physician. The practice offers eye examinations and treatment for conditions including glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinal disease, hypertensive retinopathy, macular degeneration, and dry eye.
Clinic Type
Ophthalmology
Address
Downtown Ophthalmology, 110-50 71st Road, Suite 1J, Forest Hills, NY 11375
Phone
518-576-1267
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Opening Hours
Office Hours: Monday–Friday varying; see site for details (Mon 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Tue 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Wed 9:00 am to 4:00 pm; Thu 9:00 am to 3:00 pm; Fri 9:00 am to 3:00 pm; Sat By appointment; Sun Closed)
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Please contact the office for information on accepted insurances.
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are the office hours?
Monday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Tuesday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Wednesday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm; Thursday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm; Friday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm; Saturday By appointment only; Sunday Closed
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- US News Health: 5 out of 5 (313 ratings total (across aggregated sources))
- Zocdoc: 4.88 out of 5 (299 reviews)
- Healthgrades: 4.2 out of 5 (15 reviews)
- Tebra: 4.89 out of 5 (67 reviews)
- Practice Website (Downtown Ophthalmology): 4.92 out of 5 (113 reviews)
- WebMD: 4.0 out of 5 (16 ratings)
Patients praise
- Thorough and comprehensive eye examinations
- Clear and understandable explanations of diagnoses and treatment plans
- Excellent bedside manner and compassionate approach
- Friendly, professional, and helpful office staff
- Efficient, well-organized office environment with minimal wait times
Common complaints
- Occasional complaints regarding staff friendliness or difficulty scheduling appointments
- Isolated reports of long wait times
- Single negative review citing issues with memory and service reliability
- Isolated complaints about rushed appointments
"Dr. Singh and his staff are very thorough. Always on schedule. Dr Singh communicates and explains eye exam results in a clear and coherent manner. He is managing my glaucoma and I recommend him highly."
— Zocdoc patient review"Dr. Akhilesh Singh is a very gifted, compassionate doctor who treated me as if I were a member of his family. He diagnosed a rare, serious condition of the eye – and provided a treatment plan in which healing took place in a very short period."
— Tebra patient review"Does not remember patients, bad service. Goes back on word, states that he will do something then can’t remember, after making an appointment and then says he won’t."
— WebMD patient reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
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