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Dr. Michael L Slavin MD
Ophthalmologist
8268 164th St Jamaica NY, 11432About
Dr. Michael Slavin is an ophthalmologist practicing in Jamaica, NY. Dr. Slavin specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Slavin 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. Slavin 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
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University 1976
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Practice At 8268 164th St
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Caroline Alexander M.D.8849 163RD ST JAMAICA NY 11432
- Dr. Sylvia Rose Kodsi MD8268 164th St Jamaica NY 11432
- Dr. Ira Jeffrey Udell MD8268 164th St Jamaica NY 11432
- Dr. Tehara Bailey M.D.8268 164TH ST JAMAICA NY 11432
- Dr. Donald M Fox MD18005 Hillside Ave Jamaica NY 11432
- Dr. Howard David Pomeranz MD8268 164th St Jamaica NY 11432
Nearest Hospitals
QUEENS HOSPITAL CENTERl
82-68 164TH STREET JAMAICA NY 11432NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN/QUEENSl
56-45 MAIN STREET FLUSHING NY 11355