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Dr. Samih Elchahal M.D.

Ophthalmologist

5/5(136)
3400 Spruce St Philadelphia PA, 19104
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5/5

About

Dr. Samih Elchahal is an ophthalmologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Elchahal specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Elchahal 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. Elchahal 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

University of Florida College of Medicine 2006

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Glaucoma
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Uveitis
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Corneal Ulcer
  • Blepharitis
  • Chalazion
  • Conjunctivitis

Dr. Samih Elchahal M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 3400 Spruce St

3400 Spruce St -
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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New patients: 215-662-3957

Samih Elchahal

590 Chimney Rock Rd Houston Eye Associat -
Houston, TX 77056
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New patients: 713-782-4406
Fax: 713-782-2554

Dr. Samih Elchahal M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Elchahal


5.0

Based on 136 reviews

Dr. Samih Elchahal M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 136 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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