Dr. Paul P Svitra MD
Ophthalmologist
3003 New Hyde Park Rd Suite 203 New Hyde Park NY, 11042About
Dr. Paul Svitra is an ophthalmologist practicing in New Hyde Park, NY. Dr. Svitra specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Svitra 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. Svitra 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
Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University 1984
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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