Dr. Paul N. Schacknow M.D., PH.D.
Ophthalmologist
2889 10th Ave N Suite 306 Lake Worth FL, 33461About
Dr. Paul Schacknow is an ophthalmologist practicing in Lake Worth, FL. Dr. Schacknow specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Schacknow 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. Schacknow 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 Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine 1983
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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- Glaucoma
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