Dr. Sidney Jack Kalish MD
Ophthalmologist
156 Hewes St Brooklyn NY, 11211About
Dr. Sidney Kalish is an ophthalmologist practicing in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Kalish specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kalish 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. Kalish 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
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University 1971
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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