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Akbar Shakoor MBBS
Ophthalmologist
33 Research Way Suite 13 East Setauket NY, 11733About
Dr. Akbar Shakoor is an ophthalmologist practicing in East Setauket, NY. Dr. Shakoor specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shakoor 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. Shakoor 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
Aga Khan University Medical College 2002
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-related Macular Degeneration (amd), Uveitis
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. James Weisz M.D.2119 Post Rd Fairfield CT 06824
- Dr. Matthew P. Strachovsky M.D.360 Montauk Hwy West Islip NY 11795
- Dr. Ravi Radhakrishnan MD33 Research Way East Setauket NY 11733
- Dr. Victor Giamos MD100 MOTOR PKWY HAUPPAUGE NY 11788
- Dr. Jack Oats M.D.4 TECHNOLOGY DR EAST SETAUKET NY 11733
- Dr. Paul L Krawitz MD755 PARK AVENUE HUNTINGTON NY 11743
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