Dr. Robert Lee Slavens M.D.
Ophthalmologist
5770 Commons Park East Syracuse NY, 13057About
Dr. Robert Slavens is an ophthalmologist practicing in East Syracuse, NY. Dr. Slavens specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Slavens 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. Slavens 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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