Dr. Cindy W. Chao M.D., PHD
Ophthalmologist
1900 Crown Colony Dr Suite 301 Quincy MA, 02169About
Dr. Cindy Chao is an ophthalmologist practicing in Quincy, MA. Dr. Chao specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Chao 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. Chao 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
Harvard Medical School 1998
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Migraine
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
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