Dr. Pooja Khator M.D.
Ophthalmologist
217 Manatee Ave E Bradenton FL, 34208About
Dr. Pooja Khator is an ophthalmologist practicing in Bradenton, FL. Dr. Khator specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Khator 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. Khator 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
University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine 2001
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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