Dr. Paul Sforza M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1620 157th St Whitestone NY, 11357About
Dr. Paul Sforza is an ophthalmologist practicing in Whitestone, NY. Dr. Sforza specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Sforza 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. Sforza 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
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 1993
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Uveitis
- Strabismus
- Corneal Ulcer
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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Nearby Providers
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- Dr. David S Lerner M.D.1815 Francis Lewis Blvd Whitestone NY 11357