Dr. Leonard A Rappaport MD
Ophthalmologist
3235 ACADEMY AVE PORTSMOUTH VA, 23703About
Dr. Leonard Rappaport is an ophthalmologist practicing in Portsmouth, VA. Dr. Rappaport specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Rappaport 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. Rappaport 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.
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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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