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Gerard D’Aversa, MD

Cornea, Laser Cataract & Refractive Surgeon

Gerard D’Aversa, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist with vast experience in cornea, cataract and refractive surgery. He graduated summa cum laude and…

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Education

  • Fellowship

    • University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville

  • Residency

    • Long Island Jewish Medical Center

  • Medical School

    • Albert Einstein College of Medicine

  • Undergraduate

    • State University of New York at Albany

Professional activities

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
  • New York Ophthalmological Society

NewsJanuary 15, 2019

New, Larger Valley Stream Location at 70 East Sunrise Highway

OCLI, a Spectrum Vision Partners managed practice, has relocated its Valley Stream office to a new, larger space at 70 East Sunrise Highway, Suite 400, Valley Stream, NY 11581. The new location will enable the practice to better serve the needs of its patients. According to Gerard D’Aversa, MD, “After serving the Valley Stream community…

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NewsApril 24, 2018

OCLI Hosts Its Latest Continuing Education Event

Thank you to the over 200 optometrists that were in attendance during our latest continuing education event for optometry held yesterday. Glenn Stoller, MD, Gerard D’Aversa, MD, Eric Donnenfeld, MD, Chad Hummel, MD, Marta McKeague, MD, Ronald Caronia, MD, Qanta Ahmed, MD, Daniel Garibaldi, MD and Surajit Saha, MD presented on various ophthalmic topics to…

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Biography

Gerard D’Aversa, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist with vast experience in cornea, cataract and refractive surgery. He graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from the State University of New York at Albany with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. Dr. D’Aversa graduated at the top of his class at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He finished his residency in ophthalmology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and completed a fellowship in cornea and external disease at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville.

He specializes in performing topical, suture-less, clear corneal cataract surgery; Femtosecond laser assisted cataract surgery; corneal transplants; and laser vision correction. Dr. D’Aversa’s accomplishments have been featured on television news reports, as well as being printed in the Daily News and Newsday. He has written numerous journal articles and authored a textbook chapter, and he has given frequent lectures locally and nationally. Dr. D’Aversa has received numerous humanitarian awards due to his philanthropic work including medical mission trips to Ghana, Africa and Grenada, West Indies. Dr. D’Aversa is a member of numerous professional societies including the following: American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons and the New York Ophthalmological Society.

Hear what our patients are saying.

  • Dr D’Aversa was thorough in his exam. The office was courteous & efficient. Very clean sterile environment. All medical personnel performed tests n a professional capable manner.
    Lorraine T.

  • Very friendly professional staff. Dr. D’Aversa communicates his observations and concerns very well. Everyone is also friendly and kind.
    A. O.

  • Check in Kisoks work well. After waiting 15 minutes past our appointment time had to ask of we were checked in and how long the delay would be. Desk staff did not know and we were seen about 5 minutes later. Staff member we were with was professional and thorough, and Dr D’Aversa is always outstanding, professional and answers questions.
    Michael B.

  • Love Dr. D’Aversa and his staff. They are all so caring and wonderful. Trying to get use to the new facility in Valley Stream. Not quite sure I like having to use the sign in kiosk instead of checking in with a person. Especially when you are there often and there is no change in info. Don’t like having to put my drivers license in the kiosk either. Always worried about that info being hacked.
    Kathy C.

  • from the time you walk in till the time you depart everyone is friendly helpful and professional. Dr D’Aversa is Simply One of the Best. and so are his co-ordinators April and Melinda
    Gladys B.

  • Dr. D’Versa is professional, congenial to his patients and is an extremely talented eye doctor. He really is wonderful.
    Phyllis L.

  • Staff was very friendly and caring. The office was clean and pleasant. There was a minimal wait time but basically I was taken on time. Dr. D’Aversa was very friendly, knowledgeable and caring.
    Susan M.

  • they give a very comprehensive exam. Dr. D’aversa is very good
    Randy D.

  • I went to OCLI for the first time on Tuesday. My eye was irritated by a grain of sand and I could barely open it. I called late in the afternoon and they fit me in with Dr. D’Aversa. The staff were all friendly and helpful. They tended to me quickly. Dr. D’Aversa was very nice and helped fix me up. I was really grateful that they stood late to help me and they were all very professional about it. The office space was nice as well. I’ll be back to see Dr. D’Aversa for my regular eye exam.
    Melissa L.

  • The staff at OCLI is always pleasant and helpful. And Dr. D’Aversa is the icing on the cake. I’ve had early appointments and I’ve had late appointments, and he always has the same energy. He’s very knowledgeable and informative, always listening to my questions and offering responses that are logical.
    Tammela D.

  • Great care from a great doctor. You take care of my family and even brought my mother’s eye sight back! Thank you Dr. Daversa!
    John G.

  • Met Dr. Gerald D’Aversa for the first time and am very happy and satisfied with his service. He has a great personality and very great with his patients. The facility is very clean. Staff are very pleasant and had working and attends to your needs. Love this place.❤️❤️❤️?
    Vivienne C.

  • So glad to have found this place! Always get an appointment within a reasonable amount of time. Staff courteous and professional. Dr DAversa is thorough, explains everything and and always makes me feel I’m getting the best care! I’ve recommended him to my son, daughter and grandson! Great place! ??
    Dale S.

  • OCLI and Dr. D’Aversa are caring professionals who go out of their way to give you the best treatments available.
    John M.
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The practices of OCLI Vision offer eye care services at locations throughout Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and West Virginia and specialize in primary vision care, LASIK, cataract surgery, glaucoma, diabetic eye care, and other services for patients in the Northeast.

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