Dr. Dean R. Cummins, M.D., PhD
Ophthalmologist
310 N Highland Ave Suite #6 Ossining NY, 10562About
Dr. Dean Cummins is an ophthalmologist practicing in Ossining, NY. Dr. Cummins specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Cummins 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. Cummins 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
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1988
Tufts University School of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Tear
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
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