Yuna Rapoport

I first met Dr. Yuna Rapoport at an Upper West Side clinic in early 2020, naively thinking I could get a quick prescription for a new pair of eyeglasses. In 20-20 hindsight, it was luck of the draw to be assigned to Dr. Rapoport that particular day. Her professional demeanor, initial analysis and laconic dialogue exuded one conclusion: she is all about giving the best eye healthcare for any individual lucky enough to be her patient. She scheduled a follow up exam at her shared 5th Avenue office. She took specific optical machine scans and tests with machines unavailable at the clinic. I was ushered to her private office, which displayed multiple degrees and advanced training from prestigious institutions, such as NorthWestern University, Harvard Medical School, Vanderbilt Eye Institute of Tennessee, along with a plethora of articles depicting professional accomplishments. I learned she did ophthalmology research, worked and pioneered global outreach in disadvantaged communities in India, Nepal and Ghana. She informed me I had cataracts in both eyes with a slight astigmatism in one. I asked her one question, "Why would an ophthalmologist of your calibre work at these clinics?" Her response was simple,"To help people like you." She is not only a highly educated, experienced and skilled powerhouse of an ophthalmologist, but an unassuming humbled one that really cares for each patient's eye health, no matter one's origin. All scheduled non-emergency procedures were canceled in New York during the 2020 pandemic. As soon as mitigations were in place, like wearing masks, covid shots, and limited scheduled patients, Dr. Rapoport called me directly to try and schedule surgery. It was certainly not a lack of discipline and ethics on her part during the pandemic that I was unable to proceed with the surgeries until May 2023. Today, she has her own private office aptly located across the backside of the famed Carnegie Hall building on West 56th Street. The remodeled modern interior sits just behind the pre-war waiting room. It's aesthetically painted a calm slate grey and white, outfitted with state-of-the-art optical machines made for today's eye care challenges. These highly advanced technological machines are magnificent. I nicknamed one machine the Eyesight Zone because of its neon red concentric circles. It yields precision scans necessary for cataract procedures plus more I imagine. Her spectacular A-Team, include raspy voiced, sharp as a tack Tracy, cool as beans top-notch production star Stephanie and all-hands afternoon Aya--all three managing the busy frontline from morning into early evening. They are the finely tuned musical bars of a well rehearsed medical chorus, supporting Dr. Rapoport's masterful symphony with diligence and business grace. Stephanie explained details and options for my upcoming procedures via one-on-one thorough conversations. Dr. Rapoport's enthusiastic and competent Queens and City College interns, Ryan & Bryan, acknowledged their jeweled apprenticeships working under a Master's coveted umbrella.My right eye cataract procedure at the outsourced Hudson Yards Surgical Center went flawlessly. This team, along with Dr. Rapoport, included Alejandra at reception and a focused Emory College educated I.C.U. nurse named Eric who filled in for the detailed prep. An adept anesthesiologist, Dr. Millan, reviewed my medical history so he can properly administer the exact dosage for sedation (not general anesthesia). His narrated adobo recipe "floated" me because it tweaked the Filipino national dish by using his homemade pineapple vinegar. Genius. But the pièce de résistance was Dr. Rapoport's deft cataract surgery execution, maneuvering expert hand and eye coordination like a concerto maestro. She has eyes of a black panther. Magnetic yellow, keen and precision tuned, together with unwavering hands of a futuristic robot. With my head strapped while lying underneath the lasik machine, I heard Rapoport's calming voice, repeatedly saying, "Breathe in through your nose, breath out through your mouth. Great, you're doing great," like the consummate composer she is. She expertly rid my right eye of the cataract cloud, coordinating a kaleidoscopic light show, simultaneously inserting a multi-faceted lens with expertise. I had to ask if she put it in. That's how seamless and painless her professional cataract surgery felt with what seemed like mere minutes.After taking off the plastic eye patch the next day at my post-op appointment, I was already seeing in revitalized and vibrant technicolor. My kid now calls me a Cyborg and I will repeat the procedure for my left eye in one week. I can't wait for fully restored high resolution with both eyes. "I'll be back," I chuckled.Thank you Dr. Rapoport, the A-Team, her 2023 interns and the Hudson Yards Surgical Center team. I am truly grateful.

Dr. Rapoport is hands down the best and extremely professional - from the initial consult to the actual day of the surgery, she was super attentive and reassured me every step of the way to keep me calm and comfortable. The procedure itself went so smoothly, zero pain, and I was done in 20 minutes. And now I can see perfectly!! SMILE is seriously life changing and I highly recommend getting it done with Manhattan Eye. They were very good with following up, making sure I had all the prescriptions ahead of time, and gave me clear instructions for pre and post care.I did NOT have any issues with long wait times, bad support staff, or billing issues that some of these other reviews mentioned... I would endorse Dr. Rapoport wholeheartedly!

Dr. Rapoport is a first-class doctor. I am a long-term patient, and am very grateful for her.

I feel lucky to have found Dr. Rapoport and her office after several doctors who I felt like were just trying to make money and weren't actually helpful! I have very dry eyes that had started to make my contacts unbearable; she laid out all the options and performed PRK. The office is busy and there's often a wait, but I feel great about my results and my visits.

Dr. Rapoport and her team were very professional and efficient. I needed a consultation to better understand my age related eye issues, they succinctly explained the reasons of my problem and the various options to remediate it and improve my overall eye health.

Dr Rapport is very patient and well educated at addressing COVID-19 health-related issues regarding patient eye Heath. I feel totally safe in her hands.

Dr. Yuna Rapoport is one exceptionaly talented young woman. She is extremely knowledgeable, thoughtful and very conservative when it comes to suggesting any invasive procedure.<br>On two occasions I reached out to her for a consultation about my vision issues, and in both cases Dr. Rapoport advised against the immediate surgery, even to the detriment of her own practice. <br>I will definitely consult with her in the future, when my condition would worsen, and I recommend her office to anyone who is in need for an eye surgery.

Excellent doctor. Took her time and is extremely skilled breaking down complex information for her patients. Highly recommended. One of the best in town.

I had a terrible stye that was super painful. I went to Dr. Rapoport on the recommendation of a friend and it was a great decision. Super knowledgeable and a great communicator, she explained what was going on, how long it would last and a treatment plan. She performed a local injection and prescribed medicine. Then, on her own initiative, texted me multiple times following up and answered all my questions (I also sent her a bunch of gross eye pictures lol!)<br><br>Great doctor!

Dr. Rapoport is extremely knowledgeable in eye health and was essential in the treating of my blurry vision. I highly recommend her practice for all optical needs!