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Dr. Lin Chou MD, Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Lin Chou MD

Ophthalmologist

5/5(25)
465 East Ave Pawtucket RI, 02860
Rating

5/5

About

Dr. Lin Chou is an ophthalmologist practicing in Pawtucket, RI. Dr. Chou specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Chou 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. Chou 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 Toronto, Fac of Med, Toronto, Ont, Canada 1988

University Of Toronto Faculty Of Medicine 1988

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 29 years of experience

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Glaucoma

Fellowships

  • Wills Eye Hospital, Cornea, Fellow:Ophthalmology    1992
  • Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA  

Dr. Lin Chou MD's Practice location

Practice At 465 East Ave

465 East Ave -
Pawtucket, RI 02860
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New patients: 401-728-9350
Fax: 401-728-1320

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Patient Experience with Dr. Chou


5.0

Based on 25 reviews

Dr. Lin Chou MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 25 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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111 BREWSTER STREET PAWTUCKET RI 2860

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