Dr. Steven J Kanoff M.D.
Ophthalmologist
840 Walnut Street Suite 1230 Philadelphia PA, 19107About
Dr. Steven Kanoff is an ophthalmologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Kanoff specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kanoff 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. Kanoff 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
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1985
Temple University School of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Uveitis
- Birth Defects
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Corneal Ulcer
- Blepharitis
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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