Best Ophthalmologist Philadelphia & Jenkintown & Norristown
Ophthalmology/Optometry • Norristown, PA • multiple offices (Jenkintown, Norristown, northeast Philadelphia, Wills Eye Hospital) locations
About
Northern Ophthalmic Associates is a private ophthalmology practice with 4 offices in the Philadelphia area (Norristown, Jenkintown). Dr. Pyfer and Dr. Pizzano are board-certified refractive and cataract surgeons affiliated with Wills Eye Hospital. Services include cataract and refractive surgery. The practice is small (3 employees) and appears focused on ophthalmology with a professional surgical emphasis. Contact numbers are provided for multiple locations, and offices are located at Norristown (1330 Powell St), Jenkintown (500 York Rd Ste 102), with additional Norristown/Jenkintown addresses. If you’re seeking a top ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, Jenkintown, or Norristown, Northern Ophthalmic Associates offers experienced cataract/refractive surgical care through these locations.
Clinic Type
Ophthalmology/Optometry
Address
Offices in Jenkintown, Norristown and northeast Philadelphia, PA; includes an office in Wills Eye Hospital
Phone
(215) 885-6830
DMcBride@northernophthalmic.com
Opening Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm
Telehealth
Yes
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
Need vision care
We offer comprehensive eye care including vision correction and ocular health evaluations.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- MyVision.org (Northern Ophthalmic Associates - Jenkintown): 4.9 out of 5 stars (866 reviews (aggregate))
- Healthgrades (Dr. Mark Pyfer): 4.1 out of 5 stars (28 reviews)
- WebMD (Dr. Allen Richmond): 5.0 out of 5 stars (65 ratings)
Patients praise
- High success rates for surgical procedures (e.g., cataract, LASIK)
- Professional, knowledgeable, and thorough physicians
- Effective communication and detailed explanations of procedures and conditions
- Life-changing improvements in vision and quality of life for many patients
Common complaints
- Occasional long wait times for appointments
- Concerns regarding front desk/receptionist interactions or billing practices
- Isolated complaints regarding rigid appointment cancellation policies
"The professionalism and comfort that Dr. Pyfer and his staff provided helped reduce the stress/anxiety that occurs during the procedure."
— Northern Ophthalmic Associates Patient Testimonial"Dr Pyfer advised me my nearsightedness was too advanced for Lasik, and I ended up getting Lens Implants w him as the eye surgeon. WOW- took away almost all my nearsightedness. Life changing."
— WebMD Patient ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- George George R. Pronesti — Jun 30, 2026
- Dr. Richard Jahnle Named a 2025 “Top Doctor” by Main Line Today - Jahnle Eye Associates — Dec 10, 2025
- Dr. Philip A. Kosvitch, OD - Optometrist in Philadelphia, PA — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Jeanette Trosino, OD - Optometrist in Philadelphia, PA — May 14, 2026
- Trosino, Jeanette , OD | American Board of Optometry — Feb 23, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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