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Dr. Mark James Gelwan M.D>

Ophthalmologist

3/5(35)
12218 Rockaway Beach Blvd Rockaway Park NY, 11694
Rating

3/5

About

Dr. Mark Gelwan is an ophthalmologist practicing in Rockaway Park, NY. Dr. Gelwan specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Gelwan 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. Gelwan 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

Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny 1981

State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine 1981

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Uveitis
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Strabismus
  • Blepharitis
  • Chalazion
  • Dry Eye Syndrome

Dr. Mark James Gelwan M.D>'s Practice location

Mark Gelwan

12218 Rockaway Beach Blvd -
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
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New patients: 718-634-3300
Fax: 718-634-9723

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Patient Experience with Dr. Gelwan


3.0

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Dr. Mark James Gelwan M.D> has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 35 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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NEW YORK COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF BROOKLYN, INC.l

2525 KINGS HIGHWAY BROOKLYN NY 11229

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