Dr. John Kung M.D.
Ophthalmologist
23 Oceanic Avenue Staten Island New York, 10312About
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
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
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