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Dr. Philip Kaplan M.D.
Ophthalmologist
41 Maple Ave Bay Shore NY, 11706About
Dr. Philip Kaplan is an ophthalmologist practicing in Bay Shore, NY. Dr. Kaplan specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kaplan 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. Kaplan 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 1960
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine 1960
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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- Dr. Richard F. Spaide MD110 Lafayette St New York NY 10013
- Dr. Sajid Malik MD185 Woodbury Road Hicksville New York 11801
- Dr. Michael J Cooney M.D., M.B.A.110 Lafayette St New York NY 10013
Nearest Hospitals
SOUTHSIDE HOSPITALl
301 EAST MAIN STREET BAY SHORE NY 11706GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTERl
1000 MONTAUK HIGHWAY WEST ISLIP NY 11795ST CATHERINE OF SIENA HOSPITALl
50 ROUTE 25A SMITHTOWN NY 11787