Jacob Kanter MD
Ophthalmologist
5841 S MARYLAND AVE # MC2114 CHICAGO IL, 60637About
Dr. Jacob Kanter is an ophthalmologist practicing in CHICAGO, IL. Dr. Kanter specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kanter 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. Kanter 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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