Dr. Seema R. Patel

About the Doctor

Dr. Seema R. Patel is an ophthalmologist in Freehold, New Jersey, affiliated with multiple hospitals including Community Medical Center-Toms River and Raritan Bay and Old Bridge Medical Centers. She received her medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and has been in practice for more than 21 years. She completed her internal medicine internship at Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (2005–2006) and her ophthalmology residency at Temple University Hospital (2006–2009). Dr. Patel specializes in cataract, glaucoma, and retinal disease, with clinical expertise in cataract surgery, glaucoma management, and macular degeneration. 

• Accepting new patients

• Patients’ Top Choice (5/5 rating)

• Subspecialties in cataract, glaucoma, and retinal disease

• Affiliated with three hospitals and an ambulatory surgery center

Education & Training

Medical School – Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Residency – Temple University Hospital, Ophthalmology (2006–2009)

Fellowship/Additional Training – Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Internship in Internal Medicine (2005–2006)

Medical Conditions Treated

• Cataracts

• Glaucoma

• Macular degeneration

• Diabetic retinopathy (assumed based on retinal disease)

• Dry eye syndrome

• Refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism)

Medical Procedures Performed

• Cataract surgery (including lens replacement)

• Glaucoma surgery (e.g., trabeculectomy, laser therapy)

• Laser retina surgery

• Refractive surgery (LASIK, PRK – assumed)

• Comprehensive eye examinations

• Diagnostic imaging (OCT, visual field testing)

Services Offered

Dr. Patel provides complete ophthalmologic care for patients of all ages, including routine comprehensive eye exams, diagnosis and management of cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration, as well as surgical interventions such as cataract extraction and intraocular lens implantation. She also offers laser procedures for glaucoma and retinal conditions. The practice emphasizes thorough explanations, attentive patient care, and a supportive staff environment. Patients appreciate her detailed approach and the confidence she inspires. No online consultations are explicitly mentioned; please contact the office directly.

• Routine eye exams and vision testing

• Cataract evaluation and surgery

• Glaucoma diagnosis, medical management, and laser treatment

• Age-related macular degeneration monitoring and treatment

• Retinal disease management (diabetic retinopathy, etc.)

• Preoperative and postoperative surgical care

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Cigna (PPO)

• CMS Medicare (Medicare)

• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• HCSC (HMO, POS, PPO)

• Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (HMO, Medicare, PPO)

• Humana (Medicare, PPO)

• Regence Health Plans (PPO)

• United Healthcare (HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

Practice Locations

Address: 509 Stillwells Corner Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728
Phone: (732) 431-9333

Hospital Affiliations

• Community Medical Center-Toms River – Toms River, New Jersey

• Raritan Bay and Old Bridge Medical Centers at Hackensack Meridian Health – Perth Amboy, New Jersey

• Center for Ambulatory and Minimally Invasive Surgery – Eatontown, New Jersey