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Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD

Accepting New Patients

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

King George Medical University (1988)

Professional interests include: eye problems

10 Starbuck Dr Green
Island, NY 12183

(518) 274-3390

Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD is an ophthalmologist in Island, NY specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). She graduated from King George Medical University in 1988 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD is affiliated with St. Peter's Health Partners and Albany Medical Center.

Office Locations

10 Starbuck Dr Green
Island, NY 12183

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10 Starbuck Drive Suite 208
Green Island, NY 12183

(518) 274-3390

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Some issues Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

laser eye surgery

secondary cataract surgery

YAG laser capsulotomy

YAG laser surgery

In 2023, Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD had a list price for laser eye surgery, secondary cataract surgery, YAG laser capsulotomy, and YAG laser surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within New York. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

anterior segment surgery

cataract surgery

cataract surgery with IOL implantation

comprehensive eye exam

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

extracapsular lens removal

eye exam

fundus photography

intermediate eye exam

intraocular lens implant

lens removal surgery

lens replacement surgery

ophthalmic biometry

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

simple cataract surgery

visual field test

In 2012, Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD had a list price for anterior segment surgery, cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, comprehensive eye exam, extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, eye exam, fundus photography, intermediate eye exam, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, lens removal surgery, lens replacement surgery, ophthalmic biometry, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), simple cataract surgery, and visual field test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within New York. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Island, NY during 2012 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	149
eye procedures	594
ultrasound (sonogram)	63

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Island, NY during 2013 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	170
eye procedures	764

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	265

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	378
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	90
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD in 2013

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	43
Dementia	19
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Island, NY during 2014 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	13
doctor visit	196
eye procedures	851
laser treatment	13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD.

**Gender**
Male	187
Female	284

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	402
Black	36
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	102
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	42
Dementia	20
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Island, NY during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	193
eye procedures	772

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD.

**Gender**
Male	388
Female	518

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	780
Black	64
Hispanic	0
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	340
From 75 to 84	248
85 and over	176
Less than 65	142

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	42
Dementia	16
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Island, NY during 2016 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	15
doctor visit	97
eye procedures	831
laser treatment	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	236

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	335
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	47
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	44
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Island, NY during 2017 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	23
doctor visit	217
eye procedures	764
laser treatment	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD.

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	282

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	399
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	215
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	56
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	43
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Island, NY during 2018 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	15
doctor visit	203
eye procedures	866
laser treatment	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD.

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	293

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	406
Black	41
Hispanic	0
Asian	25
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	218
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	50
Less than 65	101

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	41
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Island, NY during 2019 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	16
doctor visit	195
eye procedures	882
laser treatment	16

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD.

**Gender**
Male	237
Female	307

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	459
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	24
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	238
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	50
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	44
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Island, NY during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	19
doctor visit	138
eye procedures	648
laser treatment	19

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	239

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	352
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	56
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD in 2020

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	40
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Island, NY during 2021 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	17
doctor visit	526
eye procedures	373
laser treatment	17

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD.

**Gender**
Male	199
Female	275

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	408
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	218
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	51
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	41
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Island, NY during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	13
doctor visit	234
eye procedures	701
laser treatment	13

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD.

**Gender**
Male	209
Female	269

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	403
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	211
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	42
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	40
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Island, NY were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

capsulotomy	16
doctor visit	210
eye procedures	731
laser treatment	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	27

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD.

**Gender**
Male	193
Female	269

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	32
Asian / Pacific Islander	14
Non-Hispanic White	392
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	128
85 and over	65
Less than 65	75
65 to 74	194

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD graduated from King George Medical University in 1988. She completed residency at King George Medical University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology, American Board and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: King George Medical University (1988)

Residency: King George Medical University Affiliated Hospitals (1993)

Board Certification: Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology, American Board (2009)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

St. Peter's Health Partners

Albany Medical Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD has an average of 2.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Island, NY.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$579 RESTASIS $274	COMBIGAN $106	LUMIGAN $73	$126
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.	$411 ACTHAR $411
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.	$227 PROLENSA $94	VYZULTA $25	XIIDRA $17	$91
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$185 ACTIVEFOCUS $118	Simbrinza $26	Cataract Equipment $17	TravatanZ $13	Travatan Z $12
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$177 XIIDRA $177
Other	$911 TYRVAYA $145	TEPEZZA $133	XIIDRA $96	ARGOS $60	LUMIGAN $52	Other $424

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,314
Education	$175

Biography

Dr. Pamela Kaw is a medical specialist in ophthalmology (eye disease). Before performing her residency at Albany Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with King George Medical University, Dr. Kaw attended King George Medical University for medical school. Clinical interests for Dr. Kaw include eye problems. Patient ratings for Dr. Kaw average 2.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Kaw's professional affiliations include Albany Medical Center and St. Peter's Health Partners. She welcomes new patients at her office inIsland, NY as reported by St. Peter's Health Partners.

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Some issues Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD can help you with:

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD in 2023

By Affordability:

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2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD in 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Kaw, MD From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography