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Optical shop Eye doctor ● Closed now Details not recently confirmed Exams & optical on site

Bronxcare Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Health Ctr

1265 Franklin Ave Ste 3, Bronx, NY 10456-3501

About

Bronxcare Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Health Ctr is an eye doctor and optical shop in Bronx, New York, located at 1265 Franklin Ave Ste 3. Eye exams and an optical dispensary are both on site, so you can have your eyes checked and pick out frames in one visit. Listed services include comprehensive eye exam, glasses & frames, contact lenses and contact lens fitting. The practice is in network with 7 vision plans, including Davis Vision and Superior Vision. 24 doctors are listed here, including Tybee Eleff, OD, Nathaniel Nataneli, MD and Judith Gurland, MD. It is open 5 days a week. Walk-ins are accepted. Call (718) 992-7669 to confirm hours and coverage before you visit.

Listing type
Optical · Optometrist
Address
1265 Franklin Ave Ste 3
Bronx, NY 10456-3501
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Phone
(718) 992-7669
Languages spoken
English, Spanish, Hebrew
Walk-ins
Accepted

Insurance accepted

✓ Davis Vision ✓ Superior Vision ✓ Superior Vision – Medicare ✓ Superior Vision – Medicaid ✓ Superior Select ✓ Superior Select Midwest ✓ Superior Select Southwest
Self-reported by the practice. These details have not been confirmed yet. Vision plans and medical plans are billed differently — call ahead to confirm which side of your coverage applies to your visit.

Services offered

✓ Comprehensive eye exam
✓ Glasses & frames
✓ Contact lens fitting
✓ Pediatric eye care
✓ Sports & safety eyewear

Services not listed are not offered at this location.

Frame brands carried

This is a clinical practice with no retail optical. Your prescription can be filled at any optical shop — see shops in Bronx.

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Hours

Monday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Currently closed. Times shown in America/New_York. Holiday hours may differ.

Doctors at this practice

TE
Tybee Eleff, OD
Optometrist
Female Speaks English, Hebrew
Licence 007409 (NY)
NN
Nathaniel Nataneli, MD
Ophthalmology
Male Speaks English
Licence 254501 (NY)
JG
Judith Gurland, MD
Ophthalmology
Female Speaks English
Licence 105255 (NY)
MM
Martin Mayers, MD
Ophthalmology
Male Speaks English
Licence 145188 (NY)
SA
Scott Afran, MD
Ophthalmology
Male Speaks English
Licence 174030 (NY)
JS
Jacob Shafran, OD
Optometrist
Male Speaks English
Licence 004560 (NY)
DK
David Ketner Jr, MD
Ophthalmology
Male Speaks English
Licence 254818 (NY)
RC
Relly Chern, MD
Ophthalmology
Female Speaks English, Spanish, French
Licence 132063 (NY)
AF
Alix Fleury, MD
Ophthalmology
Male Speaks English
Licence 253440 (NY)
NL
Nancy Laifer, OD
Optometrist
Female Speaks English
Licence 003764 (NY)
AK
Alanna Khattar, OD
Optometrist
Female Speaks English
Licence 008259 (NY)
SS
Shlomit Sandler, MD
Ophthalmology
Female Speaks English, Spanish
Licence 274905 (NY)
DC
Danielle Crane, OD
Optometrist
Female Speaks English
Licence TUV007752 (NY)
ZZ
Zimei Zhou, MD
Ophthalmology
Female Speaks English
Licence 283741 (NY)
IF
Ilana Friedman, MD
Ophthalmology
Female Speaks English
Licence 225839 (NY)
MP
Michelle Packles, MD
Ophthalmology
Female Speaks English
Licence 225522 (NY)
LT
Leannza Tang, OD
Optometrist
Female Speaks English
Licence 8985 (NY)
AP
Alexis Pelowski, OD
Optometrist
Female Speaks English
Licence 8966 (NY)
AT
Asha Tadepalli, OD
Optometrist
Female Speaks English
Licence 009128 (NY)
DK
Dvir Koenigstein, MD
Ophthalmology
Male Speaks English
Licence 315194 (NY)
TS
Thomas Slamovits, MD
Ophthalmology
Male Speaks English
Licence 175309 (NY)
BH
Brenda Hahn, OD
Optometrist
Female Speaks English
Licence 8968 (NY)
SM
Sarah Mccord, MD
Ophthalmology
Female Speaks English
Licence 300865 (NY)
CP
Cinthi Pillai, MD
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Female Speaks English
Licence 285048 (NY)

Reviews on Google 73

2.3
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Bessie Gillespie
Bessie Gillespie 3 months ago

This clinic sucks. The doctors are never there to see patients in the adult clinic. They add you for televisit and they never call you. They never answer their phones voice mails stay full. The nurse is never available for help or questions in the adult clinic. The adult clinic needs a new process of doing things you wait for hours to see a doctor for a 5min visit. I went to the office 3 days in a row for rx refills I saw a nurse, a resident and spoke with the office manager and I still have no new RX. But a test was ordered that I didnt ask for. They been sending me the same letter for weeks for my results when I already have them. There is no continuity of care. Everytime I go there a patient is complaining about the doctors covering. Dr Vaddigiri is a excellent dr just wish she had a private practice. The Gyn clinic is excellent. The adult clinic sucks.

Nykadra Jones
Nykadra Jones 8 months ago

Today will be my family's last day at this place. Took my daughter in as a walk-in to see the doctor this morning, there arw no doctors. The man behind the desk was very rude, most likely because he's Hispanic and I'm black. I jabe tried for years to be humble and neighborhood friendly, but this place has a lot of badly trained people, bad service and unfortunately a few doctors and nurses that should be working somewhere else because they are to good for this place. We're going back to Montefiore. Should have never left them in the first place.

Katy
Katy a year ago

BronxCare Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Health Center – Psychiatric Ward (1265 Franklin Ave, Bronx, NY) I am extremely disappointed with the level of service, professionalism, and communication provided by the psychiatric ward at this facility. My recent experience in trying to support my sibling revealed a significant need for staff retraining—particularly in customer service, communication protocols, and discharge procedures. On May 1, 2025, I attempted to locate my sibling after learning he had been transferred to the psychiatric ward on the second floor. My first call was placed at 10:21 AM, and no one answered. I called again shortly after and reached a staff member who was incredibly rude, dismissive, and ultimately hung up on me. I attempted to call back three more times before finally speaking to someone named Ramon or Ramona at 10:34 AM, who was much more respectful and helpful. The initial individual I spoke with should not be in any role involving public interaction. Their demeanor was unprofessional and disrespectful during a time when I was trying to ensure my sibling's safety and well-being. I can only imagine how patients are treated inside the facility if this is how families are handled over the phone. On May 2, 2025, I was informed by staff over the phone at 11:11 AM that my sibling would be discharged in 40 minutes. I arrived at 12:30 PM expecting to pick him up, and spoke with a light-skinned, average-built man—possibly Hispanic—with a short haircut, (at the front desk when you come in) who told me my sibling was currently in the process of being discharged. I was told to wait, so I did—for 15–20 minutes—only to find out through a third party (not the facility) that my sibling was already home. How is it possible that I was told my sibling was still present and being discharged, when in reality he had already left the building? What system is in place to notify staff of a patient’s real-time discharge status? And why was my sibling not allowed to use the facility’s phone to call me—especially when his own phone was dead and he had no wallet? This facility clearly lacks a proper communication structure. Their failure to inform me of my sibling’s discharge in real time caused unnecessary stress, wasted time, and wasted gas. More importantly, it left my sibling vulnerable during a crucial time. Mental health care requires compassion, structure, and strong communication—not disorganization and hostility. BronxCare needs to take a serious look at its protocols and staff training. No one in need of care, nor their families, should be subjected to such unprofessional treatment.

Mmejolie
Mmejolie a year ago

The hospital has some serious issues that need to be addressed. The systems are outdated—everything is still done manually, which leads to long wait times and unnecessary confusion. It’s clear they could benefit from a major tech upgrade. The front desk experience is hit or miss. Some security guards are respectful and helpful, but others are rude and unprofessional. On top of that, a few staff members clearly need more training, especially in communication and cultural sensitivity. I've witnessed behavior that felt discriminatory and completely unacceptable in a healthcare setting.

Bk821982
Bk821982 a year ago

I see the reviews on here and I must say to everyone reading these reviews to please visit the clinic yourself and form your own opinion! Me and my children have been valued patients of this clinic for many years. The doctors are awesome. The staff are very competent, knowledgeable and empathetic to your needs. Should any problems arise, the clinic's administrator Mr. Thompson and office managers Ms. Lopez and Mr. Nesifort will help you. They go over and beyond to ensure all aspects of your health are taken care of. 5 out of 5 clinic.

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