Dr. Catherine Corina violet Gerontis M.D.
Ophthalmologist
353 Veterans Memorial Hwy Commack NY, 11725Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Catherine Gerontis is an ophthalmologist practicing in Commack, NY. Dr. Gerontis specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Gerontis 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. Gerontis 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
New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny 1990
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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