Karen Allison, M.D., M.B.A.
Occupational & Environmental Medicine , Ophthalmology
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Karen Allison, M.D., M.B.A.
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1701 Lac De Ville Boulevard
Rochester, NY 14618
Strong Memorial Hospital
210 Crittenden Boulevard
Rochester, NY 14642
About Me
Her research interests include glaucoma clinical trials, and she is active in promoting minority participation in medical careers and improving access to eye care for underserved populations. Dr. Allison takes a team approach to care, working with well eye care providers and primary care offices to preserve patient vision. As a glaucoma and anterior segment specialist, she provides the following treatments:
• Medical glaucoma therapy
• Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
• Trabeculectomy
• Canal procedures
• Laser procedures
• Drainage valve procedures
• Complex cataract surgery
Certified Specialties
Ophthalmology - American Board of Ophthalmology
Faculty Appointments
Associate Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology - Department of Ophthalmology (SMD)
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Credentials
Residency & Fellowship
Fellowship, Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation. 1996 - 1997
Residency, Ophthalmology, State University of NY Health Science Center/Brooklyn. 1993 - 1996
Residency, Radiation Oncology, State University of NY Health Science Center/Brooklyn. 1991 - 1993
Internship, Internal Medicine, State University of NY Health Science Center/Brooklyn. 1990 - 1991
Education
MBA | George Washington University School of Medicine. 2013
MD | Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick (USA). 1990
Ratings & Comments
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Patient Comments
Dr has very poor communication skills.
Jul 26, 2024
Always great!
Jun 23, 2024
Always the best
May 20, 2024
I am very satisfied with all the providers and nurses, they are very experienced, detail, friendly and very helpful.
May 01, 2024
The Dr.is horrible. Not the facility
Apr 25, 2024
Much better experience
Mar 17, 2024
Very good experience
Jan 13, 2024
Dr. Allison is very thorough and easy to talk to.
Nov 01, 2023
I like Dr Allison a lot and feel she has been very diligent in staying on top of my eye care. [...] She had 2 people with her (med students or residents?) - I was not I introduced and should have been asked ahead of time if it was ok for them to come in . She seemed distracted with them in the room which is understandable to a degree. Again frustrating. I am an RN and have worked in an office so know how it all should go. This is the first time that I have had concerns with Dr herself. [...]
Aug 25, 2023
Dr. Allison does not have a good bedside manner
Aug 18, 2023
The doctor was very thorough and we had good conversation about my condition.
Aug 11, 2023
Good experience
Jul 20, 2023
Dr. Allison told me she was scheduling me for surgery-never explained the procedure or any of the risks, down time etc...Dr. Allison said she was calling in a prescription for me two days ago and it was never called in. I messaged her through my chart to make her aware and have not heard anything back and still don't have my prescription. Very poor quality of care.
May 03, 2023
Again excellent
Apr 05, 2023