Dr. John Kung M.D., Doctor
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Dr. John Kung M.D.

Ophthalmologist

4/5(117)
23 Oceanic Avenue Staten Island New York, 10312
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4/5

About

Dr. John Kung is an ophthalmologist practicing in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Kung specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kung 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. Kung 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

Mount Sinai School of Medicine

Mt Sinai Sch of Med of The City Univ of Ny, New York Ny 1990

MT SINAI SCH OF MED OF NY UNIV 1990

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 1987

Board Certification

Ophthalmology

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 34 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Awards

  • Super Doctors, 2010-2011   

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Retinal Tear
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Astigmatism
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Dry Eye Syndrome

Internships

  • Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center

Professional Society Memberships

  • Association of Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

What do you attribute your success to?

  •  Hard Work, Perseverance, Quality Care and Treating all Patients With Respect

Hobbies / Sports

  • Travel, Reading, Tennis

Favorite professional publications

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology Journal

Dr. John Kung M.D.'s Practice location

23 Oceanic Avenue -
Staten Island, New York 10312
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New patients: 718-948-8880, 718-648-8880
Fax: 718-967-6040

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Patient Experience with Dr. Kung


4.0

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Dr. John Kung M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 117 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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