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Dr. Philip S Kwait MD
Ophthalmologist
16959 137th Ave Jamaica NY, 11434About
Dr. Philip Kwait is an ophthalmologist practicing in Jamaica, NY. Dr. Kwait specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kwait 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. Kwait 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
Univ of Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il 1989
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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QUEENS HOSPITAL CENTERl
82-68 164TH STREET JAMAICA NY 11432FRANKLIN HOSPITALl
900 FRANKLIN AVENUE VALLEY STREAM NY 11580