Dr. Michael J. Kotch M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1905 N Wood Ave Linden NJ, 07036About
Dr. Michael Kotch is an ophthalmologist practicing in Linden, NJ. Dr. Kotch specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kotch 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. Kotch 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
Rutgers 1978
University of New Mexico School of Medicine 1976
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