Dr. Jack Oats M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2500 Route 347 Bldg 24a Stony Brook NY, 11790About
Jack Oats, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in general ophthalmology, cataract surgery and refractive surgery. Dr. Oats received his bachelor’s degree from St. John’s ...
Education and Training
Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1984
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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