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Regina Smolyak, M.D.
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Tobey Village Office Park
160 Office Parkway
Pittsford, NY 14534
500 South Clinton Avenue, Suite 104
Rochester, NY 14620
Strong Memorial Hospital
210 Crittenden Boulevard
Rochester, NY 14642
About Me
As an ophthalmologist who treats the structures of the anterior segment (the front part of the eye) Dr. Smolyak routinely addresses cataracts, either with or without the presence of glaucoma.
Dr. Smolyak is a graduate of the University of Rochester where she also went on to complete her medical degree. She was a resident in ophthalmology at the Albert Einstein School of Medicine and a glaucoma fellow at Washington University, St. Louis. Dr. Smolyak is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. She is also a member of the New York Glaucoma Society and the American Glaucoma Society.
Dr. Smolyak's research interests include clinical trials. She is also dedicated to the education of residents, medical students and provides training to medical personnel both inside and outside of ophthalmology.
Languages
English, Russian
Certified Specialties
Ophthalmology - American Board of Ophthalmology
Faculty Appointments
Associate Professor - Department of Ophthalmology (SMD)
Credentials
Residency & Fellowship
Fellowship, St. Louis University Nephrology Fellowship Program. 2001 - 2002
Residency, Ophthalmology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine. 1998 - 2001
Internship, St. Vincent's Hospital & Medical Center. 1997 - 1998
Education
MD | University of Rochester School of Medicine/Dentistry (USA). 1997
Research
Publications
Journal Articles
Nolan MJ, Giovingo MC, Miller AM, Wertz RD, Ritch R, Liebmann JM, Allingham RR, Herndon LW, Wax MB, Smolyak R, Hasan F, Barnett EM, Samples JR, Knepper PA
Journal of glaucoma.. 2007 August 16 (5):419-29. Epub 1900 01 01.
Camras CB, Toris CB, Sjoquist B, Milleson M, Thorngren JO, Hejkal TW, Patel N, Barnett EM, Smolyak R, Hasan SF, Hellman C, Meza JL, Wax MB, Stjernschantz J
Ophthalmology.. 2004 December 111 (12):2193-8. Epub 1900 01 01.
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Patient Comments
No discussion provided, seemed ti Ignore and dismiss my concerns
Jan 26, 2025
Dr. Smolyak is an excellent doctor, I will recommend her to my friends and family.
Jan 24, 2025
Adequate time spent in discussions
Dec 14, 2024
Appreciate having an ophthalmologist who is a specialist for glaucoma.
Dec 01, 2024
Really was kind and helpful. I don't know if I fully understand everything, but I don't think it was because of the doctor.
Nov 24, 2024
Best provider ever
Oct 12, 2024
The doctors showed concern and compassion for my issue. Very professional and I felt they truly were there to help me.
Oct 05, 2024
The Flaum Eye Institue doctors are all very kind and professional.
Sep 18, 2024
The health care provider is extremely thorough and caring
Sep 12, 2024
[...] Dr. Smolyak came in and, as usually, seem in a rush and not particularly friendly. [...]
Aug 17, 2024
I had to wear glasses my entire life but now thanks to my doctor my vision is 20/20
Aug 16, 2024
To me, it seemed like the time spent with the doctor actually discussing my problem was a lot less than I would hope it could be
Aug 09, 2024
All good.
Aug 05, 2024
If I could rate my doctor "6" I would!
Jul 28, 2024
Dr. Just moving from room to room no conversation. Ordered test but didn't explain why.
Jul 26, 2024
Very rushed
Jul 20, 2024
Good
Jul 10, 2024
Good experience
Jun 09, 2024
This was not a good experience. [...]
Jun 05, 2024
She doesn't listen to me. She does not appear to take my concerns seriously.
May 10, 2024
Very thorough
Apr 28, 2024
Dr. Smolyak seemed very overworked. [...]
Apr 19, 2024
Confidence in provider
Apr 09, 2024
Dr. Smolyak is good she cares about me and my health.
Mar 19, 2024
Excellent
Mar 16, 2024
Always good experiences.
Jan 31, 2024
Very thorough
Jan 28, 2024
Very good
Dec 17, 2023
I'm told she is the best in her specialty- but if I had a choice -she would not be my eye doctor!
Dec 08, 2023
Provider seemed apathetic and just going through the motions.
Nov 16, 2023
I would refer Dr Smolyak to family Friends and anyone with eye problems.
Oct 25, 2023
Seems detached from the patient.
Aug 22, 2023
Dr Smolyak is always extremely good. She listens to questions, gives exact answers. She has to be one of the very best doctors I have ever had the opportunity to be treated by. Can't say enough good things about her.
Aug 18, 2023
No bad experience.
Aug 04, 2023
Dr. Smolyak took my long standing problem seriously and referred me to another ophthalmologist who specializes in my condition.
Jul 09, 2023
Is very great
Jun 28, 2023
Rude & dismissive. [...]
Jun 26, 2023
Great
Jun 21, 2023
Good experience
May 26, 2023
Good
May 12, 2023
[...] I was very displeased with my visit with Dr. Smolyak. She spent less than 10 minutes with me was extremely dismissive of my concerns. When I pressed her with questions she then became very condescending. She acted as if I was inconveniencing her. Rude!
May 05, 2023
Dr. never asked if I needed drops - just gave pharmacy prescription.
Apr 17, 2023
This was not my regular doctor but she was very good.
Apr 06, 2023
I great confidence with the practice.
Mar 29, 2023
Could be more clear about treatment options
Mar 25, 2023
ALL GOOD
Mar 12, 2023
It was a good and adequate service, especially in light of burden of her services.
Mar 12, 2023
In my opinion, Dr. Is excellent in medical skills. Suggest improvements in pro-actively offering information. Patient often not educated enough to know questions to ask about condition, procedures, etc
Mar 12, 2023
Dr. Smolyak is a true pro.
Feb 23, 2023
Dr. Smolyak has always been professional and knowledgeable about my condition.
Feb 22, 2023
Very distracted attitude
Jan 28, 2023
Felt like I was just another person she sees in a day.
Jan 13, 2023
Experience extremely poor [...]
Dec 16, 2022
Provider never asked anything about my past diagnosis or about past testing or records. Very stoic personality
Nov 11, 2022
Answered My Concerns and Gave Me Specific Direction !
Oct 22, 2022
When I told her about problems getting glasses script filled she deflected her responsibility by asking if Lenscrafter had their own optometrist I told her no the script was her job.
Sep 23, 2022
GREAT SERVICE
Sep 18, 2022
Dr Smolyak is tops in my estimation.. Very concerned about my welfare,always has a smile.
Aug 21, 2022
Dr.Smolyak has always been very professional and thorough during my visits. I trust her observations and examinations.
Aug 10, 2022
Good
Aug 07, 2022
Dr. Smolyak was very informative, and very informative about my procedure. Her care was excellent.
Jul 20, 2022
Good experience
Jul 19, 2022
I already have recommended 2 friends that are now her patients.
Jun 29, 2022
Very excellent physician
Jun 22, 2022
Dr Smolyak seemed rushed during this visit.
Jun 13, 2022
General sense of seeming rushed. [...]
May 24, 2022
I don't really mean to give Dr. Smolyak a bad review. She was so obviously rushed and needing to go to the next patient that she never asked me if I had questions. [...]
May 22, 2022
She listened/discussed the issues with my eyes and made recommendations for surgery to help.
May 19, 2022
On [...] I had an appointment with Dr. Regina Smolyak at 9:15 AM. After the appointment I read the visit notes at home on MyChart. After reading the notes I asked the following questions on MyChart: "In the notes' Assessment and Plan, what is the FPH and how may I benefit from it? What does "thinning on ON" indicate? Is this progressive? If so, how do you prevent it? When do I get another OCT? In the Fundus exam, what does vertical elongation and rim thinning mean, and what should I watch for? Thank you." On [...] Dr. Smolyak responded to my questions on MyChart as follows: "Dear [...], We have open notes for pt to have access to their records, but we do not interpret them for pt. I am happy to discuss all finding of your exam on your next visit. Fph is pictures of the eyes that we took for documentation and follow up of you optic nerve. RS" I was appalled by Dr. Smolyak's response to my written questions. In the midst of my appointment her cell phone went off and she said she had to answer it and she stepped out and apologized for it. [...] In the examination I do not recall her asking if I had any questions. She was quick to leave and she was seen on her cell phone in the hall as I was going to have a picture of my eyeballs. No appointment to see her again was made. She did say I was to see an optometrist. [...] I did have questions after reading MyChart and I expected Dr. Smolyak or a resident to answer them. To be told to address them at my next appointment when I don't have another appointment is a royal dismissal. My husband and I do not consider we are over-reacting. I was accepting of her cell phone uses. One day later to receive her inadequate response makes me think there is a serious problem impacting patient care. [...]
Mar 15, 2022