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Dr. Craig Sklar M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Craig Sklar M.D.

Ophthalmologist

5/5(15)
1201 W Main St Suite 100 Waterbury CT, 06708
Rating

5/5

About

Dr. Craig Sklar is an ophthalmologist practicing in Waterbury, CT. Dr. Sklar specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Sklar 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. Sklar 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

Univ of Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il 1982

U Of Chgo Div Of Bio Sci Pritzker Sch Of Med 1982

University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine 1982

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Retinal Tear
  • Macular Hole
  • Uveitis
  • Type 2 Diabetes

Professional Memberships

  • Member American Society of Retina Specialists 
  • Member New Haven Community Medical Group (NHCMG) 
  • Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology 

Fellowships

  • Retinal fellowship, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary   
  • Harvard University, MA, Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary   
  • Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary   
  • Mass Eye & Ear Infirmary, Retina/Vitreous Surgery    1986

Dr. Craig Sklar M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1201 W Main St Suite 100

1201 W Main St Suite 100 -
Waterbury, CT 06708
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New patients: 203-597-9100
Fax: 203-596-4758, 203-597-1696

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Patient Experience with Dr. Sklar


5.0

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Dr. Craig Sklar M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 15 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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