Dr. Jonathan A Nickel M.D.
Ophthalmologist
185 Second Ave Gloversville NY, 12078About
Dr. Jonathan Nickel is an ophthalmologist practicing in Gloversville, NY. Dr. Nickel specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Nickel 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. Nickel 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.
Education and Training
New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny 1999
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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