Dr. David L Kirkpatrick OD
Optometrist
450 Margaret St Plattsburgh NY, 12901About
Dr. David Kirkpatrick is an optometrist practicing in Plattsburgh, NY. Dr. Kirkpatrick specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Kirkpatrick performs eye exams, tests vision, corrects vision by prescribing eye glasses or contacts, detects certain eye disorders and manages and treats vision problems. Optometrists often work closely with ophthalmologists who may need to further treat patients with surgical procedures.
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