Dr. Dr. Lawrence F. Jindra, M.D.

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Dr. Lawrence F. Jindra is an ophthalmologist practicing in Floral Park, NY. Dr. Jindra specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Jindra 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. Jindra 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.

Dr. Jindra’s career in medicine began in 1983, when he graduated with his Medical Degree from the Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny . After medical school, Lawrence Jindra M.D. completed residency at Ny & Presby Hp-Columbia Campus, Ophthalmology; North Shore Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Jindra is board certified in Ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Lawrence Jindra M.D. currently provides care to patients at 5 Covert Ave, Floral Park, NY 11001.

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