Dr. Michael Pennett M D
Ophthalmologist
115 W 29TH ST NEW YORK NY, 10001About
Dr. Michael Pennett is an ophthalmologist practicing in NEW YORK, NY. Dr. Pennett specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Pennett 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. Pennett 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.
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