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Dr. Peter C Chen M.D.
Ophthalmologist
40 Elizabeth Street Suite 508 New York NY, 10013About
Dr. Peter Chen is an ophthalmologist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Chen specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Chen 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. Chen 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.
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