Dr. Gideon Schneck M.D.
Ophthalmologist
33 Research Way East Setauket NY, 11733About
Dr. Gideon Schneck is an ophthalmologist practicing in East Setauket, NY. Dr. Schneck specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Schneck 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. Schneck 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 Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1986
Boston University School of Medicine 1986
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Birthmark
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
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