Dr. Swathi C Reddy MD
Ophthalmologist
9320 FLATLANDS AVE BROOKLYN NY, 11236About
Dr. Swathi Reddy is an ophthalmologist practicing in Woodmere, NY. Dr. Reddy specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Reddy 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. Reddy 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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