Dr. Abe P. Kaplan MD
Ophthalmologist
8416 E Shea Blvd #c-101 Scottsdale AZ, 85260About
Dr. Abe Kaplan is an ophthalmologist practicing in Scottsdale, AZ. Dr. Kaplan specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kaplan 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. Kaplan 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
Univ of Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il 1998
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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