Dr. Lekha Gopal M.D.
Ophthalmologist
806 KEARNY AVE KEARNY NJ, 07032About
Dr. Lekha Gopal is an ophthalmologist practicing in Cedar Knolls, NJ. Dr. Gopal specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Gopal can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Gopal can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
BYRAMJEE JEEJEEBHOY MEDICAL COLLEGE (BJ MED COLL) 1991
B.J. Medical College
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Multiple Sclerosis (ms)
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Blepharitis
- Farsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Arthur H Wolintz MD FACS FACP, Neuro-Anatomy 2000
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