Dr. Lewis Joseph Weinstein M.D.
Ophthalmologist
66 Commack Rd Suite 203 Commack NY, 11725About
Dr. Lewis Weinstein is an ophthalmologist practicing in Commack, NY. Dr. Weinstein specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Weinstein 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. Weinstein 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
Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1978
Boston University School of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Birthmark
- Strabismus
- Migraine
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
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