Dr. Nitin Kumar MD
Ophthalmologist
2041 Georgia Ave NW Washington DC, 20060About
Dr. Nitin Kumar is an ophthalmologist practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Kumar specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kumar 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. Kumar 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
Howard University College of Medicine 2006
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Type 2 Diabetes
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