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Dr. Amit Kumar M.D.
Ophthalmologist
940 Se Cary Pkwy Suite 100 Cary NC, 27518About
Dr. Amit Kumar is an ophthalmologist practicing in Cary, NC. Dr. Kumar specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kumar 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. Kumar 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
Boston University School of Medicine 1999
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Conjunctivitis
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WAKEMED, RALEIGH CAMPUSl
3000 NEW BERN AVE RALEIGH NC 27610WAKEMED, CARY HOSPITALl
1900 KILDARE FARM ROAD CARY NC 27518