24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Connolly, Retina Specialist in Rochester, NY?
Dr. Brian Connolly, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Rochester, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Connolly graduated from Stony Brook University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Wills Eye Institute. He is a member of the American Society of Retina Specialists, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Medical Association, Monroe County Medical Society, and New York State Ophthalmological Society. Dr. Connolly is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Connolly’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Connolly’s office at (585) 442-3411.
Where did Dr. Connolly go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Wills Eye Hospital | Wills Eye Hospital, Retina/Vitreous Surgery
Residency: Wills Eye Institute
Medical School: State University of New York / Health Science Center At Stony Brook | Stony Brook University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Connolly board certified as a Retina Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Brian Connolly, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology , American Board of Ophthalmology since 2001, American Board of Ophthalmology since 2012
What languages does Dr. Connolly speak?
Dr. Connolly and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Connolly treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Connolly diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Connolly. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Exudative AMD
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
- Macular Fibrosis
- Wrinkled Retina
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
- H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Diabetic Eye Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Macular Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113311: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment with Multiple Breaks
- Retinal Detachment
- Detached Retina with Multiple Tears
- Multiple Retinal Tears Detachment
- Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
ICD-10 Codes:
- H33022: Retinal detachment with multiple breaks, left eye
What procedures does Dr. Connolly perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Connolly performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Connolly. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Eye Injection
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Intraocular Lens Repositioning
- Removal of Eye Implant (Back of Eye)
- Retinal Detachment Repair (Scleral Buckling)
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- Retinal Membrane Removal
- Macular Pucker Surgery
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- IOL repositioning
- Lens implant adjustment
- Eye lens surgery
- Intraocular Implant Removal
- Posterior Segment Implant Extraction
- Eye Device Removal Surgery
- Scleral Buckling Surgery
- Retinal Reattachment Surgery
- Eye Detachment Repair
CPT Codes:
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
- 67108: Repair of retinal detachment; with vitrectomy, any method, including, when performed, air or gas tamponade, focal endolaser photocoagulation, cryotherapy, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens by same technique
- 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 66825: Repositioning of intraocular lens prosthesis, requiring an incision (separate procedure)
- 67121: Removal of implanted material, posterior segment; intraocular
- 67107: Repair of retinal detachment; scleral buckling (such as lamellar scleral dissection, imbrication or encircling procedure), including, when performed, implant, cryotherapy, photocoagulation, and drainage of subretinal fluid
Also known as:
- Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
- Vitrectomy with Endolaser Treatment
- Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
- Macular Hole Repair
- Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
- Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
- Retinal Laser Surgery
- Diabetic Retinopathy Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67042: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina (eg, for repair of macular hole, diabetic macular edema), includes, if performed, intraocular tamponade (ie, air, gas or silicone oil)
- 67040: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with endolaser panretinal photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Intraocular Lens Exchange
- IOL Exchange
- Cataract Lens Replacement (Secondary)
- Replacement of Eye Implant
CPT Codes:
- 66986: Exchange of intraocular lens
Also known as:
- Complex Retinal Detachment Repair
- Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment
- Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Repair
- Diabetic Retinal Detachment Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67113: Repair of complex retinal detachment (eg, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, stage C-1 or greater, diabetic traction retinal detachment, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal tear of greater than 90 degrees), with vitrectomy and membrane peeling, including, when performed, air, gas, or silicone oil tamponade, cryotherapy, endolaser photocoagulation, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens
Also known as:
- Secondary Intraocular Lens Implant
- IOL implant (secondary)
- Replacement eye lens surgery
- Artificial lens insertion (secondary)
CPT Codes:
- 66985: Insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (secondary implant), not associated with concurrent cataract removal
Also known as:
- Vitrectomy with Laser Treatment
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
- Retinal Laser Surgery
- Eye Vitreous Removal with Laser
CPT Codes:
- 67039: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with focal endolaser photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Retinal Laser Treatment
- Retinal Photocoagulation
- Laser for Retinal Tear
- Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser
CPT Codes:
- 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
- Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
- Retinal Laser Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
CPT Codes:
- 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Photodynamic Therapy for Eye Lesions
- Choroidal neovascularization treatment
- Eye laser therapy
- PDT for eye disease
- Retinal lesion destruction
CPT Codes:
- 67221: Destruction of localized lesion of choroid (eg, choroidal neovascularization); photodynamic therapy (includes intravenous infusion)
Does Dr. Connolly accept my insurance?
Dr. Connolly accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (585) 442-3411 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Connolly accept in Rochester, NY?
Dr. Connolly in Rochester, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Connolly's office located?
Dr. Brian Connolly's Primary Practice
160 Sawgrass Dr Ste 200
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 442-3411
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Society of Retina Specialists
Member
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellow
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Member
American Medical Association
Member
Monroe County Medical Society
Member
New York State Ophthalmological Society
Member
What is Dr. Connolly's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Connolly's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164401741.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Connolly?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Connolly
What is Dr. Brian Connolly's specialty?
Dr. Connolly is a Retina Specialist near Rochester, NY. An ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the vitreous and retina, including issues such as retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. This specialist employs advanced medical and surgical techniques to manage these complex eye conditions. Contact Dr. Connolly to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Brian Connolly affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Connolly is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Buffalo Va Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Brian Connolly accepting new patients in Rochester, NY?
Yes, Dr. Brian Connolly is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brian Connolly offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Connolly's office at (585) 442-3411 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brian Connolly?
Please contact Dr. Connolly's office at (585) 442-3411 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Brian Connolly have?
Dr. Brian Connolly is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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