Dr. Monica Fara Giganti M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1220 New Scotland Rd Slingerlands NY, 12159About
Dr. Monica Giganti is an ophthalmologist practicing in Slingerlands, NY. Dr. Giganti specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Giganti 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. Giganti 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
Georgetown University School of Medicine 2004
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Type 2 Diabetes
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