Dr. Hiten K Lakhani M.D.
Ophthalmologist
6950 Friars Rd San Diego CA, 92108About
Dr. Hiten Lakhani is an ophthalmologist practicing in Nanuet, NY. Dr. Lakhani specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Lakhani 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. Lakhani 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
Mt Sinai Sch of Med of The City Univ of Ny, New York Ny 1994
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 1994
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Corneal Ulcer
- Migraine
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
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