Mr. Surendar S Purohit M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1116 W Ganson St Jackson MI, 49202About
Dr. Surendar Purohit is an ophthalmologist practicing in Jackson, MI. Dr. Purohit specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Purohit 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. Purohit 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
Univ of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1994
University of Michigan Medical School 1994
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Vitreoretinal Surgery
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Lupus
Professional Memberships
- Member American Society of Retina Specialists
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Univ British Columbia, Retina/Vitreous Surgery 1998
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