Dr. Neil J Okun MD
Ophthalmologist
407 Avenue K Se Winter Haven FL, 33880Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Neil Okun is an ophthalmologist practicing in Winter Haven, FL. Dr. Okun specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Okun 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. Okun 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
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1984
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
Professional Memberships
- Member American Society of Retina Specialists
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Vitreoretinal - (Barnes Hospital)
- Washington Univ Sch of Med - St Louis, Retina/Vitreous Surgery 1988
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