Dr. Kunal D Kanitkar M.D.
Ophthalmologist
340 W Butler St Lexington SC, 29072About
Dr. Kunal Kanitkar is an ophthalmologist practicing in Lexington, SC. Dr. Kanitkar specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kanitkar 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. Kanitkar 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
Vanderbilt Univ Sch of Med, Nashville Tn 2000
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 2000
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Rosacea
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Corneal Ulcer
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