Optometrist
130 Fort Washington Avenue
Suite 1M
New York City, NY
10032
Top reviews
Well,so far Iam very satisfy with the attention of front desk ..they are very courtesy, friendly and helpful. I am very happy with Dr. Jessica.L. Barest MD. Keep up the great work you are all doing.
Great doctor!
Laura Medina, OD, is a distinguished board-certified optometrist known for her expertise in comprehensive and medical eye care for patients of all ages. Specializing in ocular disease, surgical co-management, refractive correction, and specialty contact lenses, Dr. Medina offers top-tier care at Eye Care & Surgery, which has locations in Washington Heights, Manhattan, and near the Grand Concourse in the Bronx, directly across from Yankee Stadium and in New Rochelle, NY.
A proud graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in biology, Dr. Medina earned her Doctor of Optometry with honors from the State University of New York College of Optometry. Her extensive training includes prestigious institutions such as NYU Ophthalmology, Woodhull Hospital, CityEye MD, and NYC Retina. She is adept at co-managing complex conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and anterior segment pathology.
Dr. Medina is deeply passionate about vision research, with a robust background in cornea and contact lens research. Her work at the SUNY Graduate Center for Vision Research, where she frequently presented at conferences, underscores her commitment to advancing the field.
Dedicated to improving eye care access, Dr. Medina has participated in medical mission trips to Mexico and led initiatives with Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity, providing essential eye care to underserved populations. Recognized for her leadership and scholarship, she is an active member of the American Optometric Association and the New York State Optometric Association.
A native Spanish speaker from Colombia, Dr. Medina combines her clinical expertise with a compassionate approach to deliver exceptional eye care.
Advanced Laser Cataract Surgery
Allergic Eye Problems
Astigmatism
Blepharitis
Botox and Fillers
Cataract Surgery
Cataracts
Corneal Abrasion
Diabetic Eye Exams
Dry Eye
Emergency Eye Care
Eye Disease
Eye Infection
Flashes
Floaters
Glaucoma
Intraocular Contact Lens
Keratoconus
Laser Cataract Surgery
Laser Eye Surgery
Lasik Surgery
Lens Implants
Light Adjustable Lens (LAL)
Macular Degeneration
Multifocal / Toric Lens Implant
PRK Surgery
Pink Eye
Premium IOL's
Pterygium Surgery
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT)
Locations (3)
Eye Care & Surgery
130 Fort Washington Avenue
Suite 1M
New York City, NY, 10032
Eye Care & Surgery
880 River Avenue
1st Floor
The Bronx, NY, 10452
Eye Care & Surgery
828 Pelhamdale Ave
New Rochelle, NY, 10801
More About Dr. Laura Medina, OD
NPI Number
1831927649
Provider's Gender
Female
Reviews
Well,so far Iam very satisfy with the attention of front desk ..they are very courtesy, friendly and helpful. I am very happy with Dr. Jessica.L. Barest MD. Keep up the great work you are all doing.
Great doctor!
Dr Barest was very thorough with the examination. Staff was friendly and professional. I would highly recommend .
La Dra. Barest es una gran profesional
Muy satisfecha
Very professional n respectful Staff is always smiling Dr. Barrett is a beautiful soul
Excellent the best Jessica barest
Muy buena dr : super profesional
It was quick I was in and out very clean
Excellent
Dr. Barest is patient , kind and empathetic. She takes time to answer questions, and to reassure me at all times. That's so comforting in this fast pace society. Thank you.
Excelente servicios, buena atención, y sobre todo mucho empeño en el trabajo los recomiendo al 100/100
Hands on & very theral & understanding great great eye doctor
Exelente
Excellent service, highly recommend Excellent service
Great patient service. Dr.Barest is an excellent doctor she listens to me and explains everything and she cares about the patients concerns. I would recommend my family and friends to her. Thanks
Very caring doctor, and very thorough.
Everything went very well. The staff is very professional and Dr. Barest ‘s exam is very comprehensive.
One can only be grateful for Dr. Jessica Berest’s consistent expertise and care.
The best Doctor ever !!!
It was great!
My experience with Dr. Barest and the other members of the staff was terrific
Excelente, profesionalismos
Buen servicio Profesional Respeto Escucha al paciente
Dr. Barest was very interested in my concerns and answered all my questions. I was very at ease with her care.
She is a caring doctor. She’s also very thorough in checking and explaining in details to patients.
Very good ✨✨♥️
The best eye care. She takes the time to explain things to patients. Very professional and caring.
Dr. Barest is very thorough with her examination, provides detailed information, and will set-up a preventive plan if the need arises.
She's a good oftalmologist.
