Dr. Richard James Mackool MD
Ophthalmologist
3127 41st St Astoria NY, 11103About
Dr. Richard Mackool is an ophthalmologist practicing in Astoria, NY. Dr. Mackool specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Mackool 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. Mackool 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 1968
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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