Dr. Shalom Joshua Kieval M.D.
Ophthalmologist
223 Great Oaks Blvd Albany NY, 12203About
Dr. Shalom Kieval is an ophthalmologist practicing in Albany, NY. Dr. Kieval specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kieval 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. Kieval 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
Harvard Med Sch, Boston Ma 1979
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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