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Dr. Shannon Toomey Belanger joins Costello Eye Physicians and Surgeons

Oneonta, NY – Costello Eye Physicians and Surgeons is pleased to welcome Dr. Shannon Toomey Belanger to our Oneonta location. Dr. Toomey Belanger is accepting new patients.Dr. Shannon Toomey Belanger received her Bachelor of Science degree at Syracuse University. She went on to receive her doctorate degree at The Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, Il. After graduating with multiple scholastic scholarships and awards she went on to do a Family Practice residency specializing in pediatrics at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK. As a resident Dr. Belanger was able to perform laser and minor surgical procedures and spent time working in the hospital caring for all ocular emergencies. She enjoys working along with the surgeons to evaluate and comanage patients in need of surgery. Dr. Belanger is proficient in all areas of optometry including glaucoma management, macular degeneration, dry eye disease, diabetic eye exams and primary care. She is passionate about connecting with patients and helping them achieve comfortable vision.Dr. Belanger resides in Oneonta with her three kids and is an active resident in the community. In her spare time Dr. Belanger enjoys running, hiking, photography and spending time outdoors with her goldendoodle, Lulu.To schedule an appointment with [...]

Dr. Shannon Toomey Belanger joins Costello Eye Physicians and Surgeons2022-11-21T14:05:47-05:00

Dr. Young Seol Joins Costello Eye Physicians and Surgeons

Watertown, NY – Costello Eye Physicians and Surgeons are thrilled to welcome Dr. Young Seol to Watertown! Originally from Iowa City, IA, Dr. Seol received his specialty and surgical training in ophthalmology at the prestigious New York Eye and Ear Infirmary in New York City. Dr. Seol completed both his undergraduate and medical school training at Brown University in Rhode Island. During his training, Dr. Seol specialized in cataract surgery, glaucoma medical and surgical care and the management of anterior segment eye disease. In 2021, Costello Eye Physicians and Surgeons expanded their practice to Watertown. Several of the doctors practice in Watertown and Dr. Seol will be at the Watertown location full time. “Myself and all the doctors from Costello Eye and our staff welcome Dr. Seol and know his skills and level of care will be a huge asset to our region” said Dr. Patrick Costello. Costello Eye Physicians and Surgeons is accepting new patients at their Watertown, NY location. They are open 5 days a week and patients may call to book a consultation. The doctors specialize in all types of eye disease and eye care. Surgical services provided include cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery, eyelid surgery [...]

Dr. Young Seol Joins Costello Eye Physicians and Surgeons2022-09-28T10:49:14-04:00

Costello Eye Physicians and Surgeons 7th location now open in Oneonta

Costello Eye Physicians and Surgeons (CEPS) are now in Oneonta.  The doctors at CEPS has been serving patients in New Hartford, Herkimer, Hamilton, Rome, Cazenovia, Watertown and Oneida locations and now bring their training and expertise to Oneonta. Costello Eye Physicians and Surgeons has seven eye doctors, four of them are ophthalmologists.  They specialize in cataract surgery, glaucoma care, refractive laser surgery and eyelid surgery. They perform the most Cataract surgery, Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery, Eyelid Surgery and LASIK surgery in the Mohawk Valley and have been the first doctors to perform many of those surgeries in the region. They are the leaders in laser cataract surgery, performing over 1000 laser cataract procedures and 2500 total cataracts each year. Costello Eye takes all major insurances including Medicare, MVP, CDPHP, Bassett Excellus PPO, Fidelis, Humana, Wellcare, Tricare and many others. They perform surgery in Oneonta at AO Fox hospital and the Griffiss Surgery Center in Rome, NY. Their newly renovated Oneonta office is located at 409 Chestnut Street, Oneonta and they are accepting new patients. Come see why they care for the most eye patients from Pennsylvania to Canada. To schedule a consultation, call (607) 644-0556.

Costello Eye Physicians and Surgeons 7th location now open in Oneonta2021-11-12T15:11:39-05:00

Costello Eye Physicians & Surgeons Merges With Dr. David Ewing–Chow

  Costello Eye Physicians & Surgeons is excited to announce our merger with the Ophthalmology practice of Dr. David Ewing-Chow. We look forward to providing you the most advanced and compassionate surgical and medical eye care. NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS - CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT

Costello Eye Physicians & Surgeons Merges With Dr. David Ewing–Chow2021-07-09T13:34:24-04:00

Dr. Ganga Nair Has Become A Partner In Our Practice!

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Ganga Nair in becoming a partner in Costello Eye Physicians & Surgeons, PLLC. After 15 years of practicing ophthalmology in Yonkers, NY, and over 18 years of experience in the medical profession, Dr. Nair moved to Central New York and joined the practice in 2018. Dr. Nair has worked to expand both her patient base and reputation as an outstanding surgeon, throughout Herkimer and Oneida counties. Dr. Nair joins both Dr. John Costello, Jr. and Dr. Patrick Costello in their ongoing dedication to provide quality, cutting edge ophthalmic care to the Central New York community.

Dr. Ganga Nair Has Become A Partner In Our Practice!2020-08-04T15:50:25-04:00

Top Eye Surgery Offered Here In CNY

  WKTV - As technology advances in the medical profession, local doctors are stepping up their game. More and more we are seeing top-of-the-line procedures that can be done right here in Central New York. One of those advances is in cataract surgery. Dr. John Costello and group of other doctors perform Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery at the Griffiss Surgery Center in Rome. That center is busier than Albany or Syracuse for this type of surgery. "We are in the top 10 in the country for this tech being used" says Costello. "It's more precise and exact, it helps break up the lens into little pieces for you get started, which ultimately helps with the breakdown of the cataract." The best part is this surgery, should you choose to go the laser assisted route, is available in our area. "Some people thing if you go to rural New York, you won't get the same type of technology like you would in a big city, but that doesn't hold true. We have it here, we're using it, we're good at using it and people do well."  

Top Eye Surgery Offered Here In CNY2019-02-19T12:42:22-05:00

HIPstir Cafe bringing coffee, history downtown

Taylor Youngkrans takes an order at the HIPstir Cafe on Farrier Avenue in Oneida serve guests on Friday, Dec. 23, 2016. John Brewer - Oneida Daily Dispatch By John Brewer Oneida – The HIPstir Cafe is the product of two friends sharing a cup of coffee together. Owners Jennifer DiGiorgio and Patrick Costello were enjoying a cup of Joe one morning, when Costello mentioned how he wanted to see a new, happening restaurant in the city where colleagues, friends and family could enjoy precisely what he and DiGiorgio were doing at that moment. At the time, DiGiorgio was Costello’s personal chef putting to use her 17 years as the executive chef at the Turning Stong Resort and Casino and degree from the Culinary Institute of America. After experiencing her culinary skills first-hand, Costello asks if DiGiorgio would be interested in going into business together and an idea was born. It was not a matter of simply leasing some space and launching a new restaurant. Costello had a very specific image in mind of what he wanted to the cafe to look like and represent. “I literally drove around Oneida for months,” Costello said. “I was not going to [...]

HIPstir Cafe bringing coffee, history downtown2017-01-10T15:42:08-05:00

Costello Eye Physicians & Surgeons earns Greater Oneida Chamber award

ONEIDA – The Greater Oneida Chamber of Commerce will present the 2016 Distinguished Award to Costello Eye Physicians & Surgeons at the chamber’s Annual Dinner. The Distinguished Service Award is given every year to a community member, business, or organization who has demonstrated service and commitment to improving the local business climate and making Oneida a better, more vibrant place to live. Dr. John Costello Jr. and Dr. Patrick Costello of Costello Eye Physicians and Surgeons have invested themselves and their business in the revitalization of downtown Oneida. The annual chamber dinner is Friday, Nov. 4 from 6-8 p.m. at the Kallet Civic Center, 159 Main St. A cash bar will open at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, contact the chamber office at (315) 363-4300. Source: Oneida Dispatch

Costello Eye Physicians & Surgeons earns Greater Oneida Chamber award2017-01-10T15:32:47-05:00

Michael Dee wins Silver Scorcher 10K in Sherrill; Thomas Collins takes 5K

SHERRILL >> When Michael Dee registered for the third annual Silver Scorcher 5K and 10K road races, he expected to race the streets of Sherrill in hot and muggy conditions. He, and many other runners, was pleasantly surprised on Saturday morning. With temperatures near 60 degrees at the start of the races, Dee was the fastest male finisher in the 10K for the second straight year, this time finishing first overall in 37:27. The time was nearly three minutes better than his mark in 2013. “It was definitely a good, solid race,” Dee said. “It wasn’t like some kind of personal best. It was a good race though. It was, like, really good weather too.” Kristen Taylor was the top female finisher, placing sixth overall with a time of 42:32. A pair of Camden High School runners took the top male and female spots in the 5K. Thomas Collins’ 18:06 was the fastest overall time while Gwen Proper was the fastest female, finishing sixth overall in 20:15. “It felt good,” said Collins. “Just a local community event. Come out here before cross country starts. It’s a good atmosphere. It’s a good little 5K race and it felt really good. A [...]

Michael Dee wins Silver Scorcher 10K in Sherrill; Thomas Collins takes 5K2024-01-05T08:57:23-05:00

New Script for Health Care: Choices Expanding Beyond Hospitals

By Amy Neff Roth of the Observer Dispatch Ophthalmologist Dr. Patrick Costello removes cataracts, performs laser eye surgery and does cosmetic eyelid procedures at the free-standing Griffiss Eye Surgery Center in Rome. He said the center, which opened about three years ago, offers patients cheaper, faster and more convenient care than a hospital. “Everyone is highly specialized,” he explained. “Typically, I can do two-and-a-half times as many cases at the surgery center in the same amount of time. And I’m not operating any faster. It’s the turnover of the room and the efficiency.” His center is not alone. Two more local ambulatory surgery centers are in the works: an orthopedic, plastic and pain surgery center in Westmoreland and another for pain management in either Utica or Kirkland. The facilities are just the latest step in a decades-old march of services moving away from hospitals into community settings, whether that be an X-ray machine in an orthopedic surgeon’s office, chemotherapy in a doctor’s office or stitches in an urgent care center. The availability of so many services in the community raises the question: Do we still need hospitals? Anyone who’s ever had a heart attack knows the answer is yes — [...]

New Script for Health Care: Choices Expanding Beyond Hospitals2017-01-25T11:24:41-05:00
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