Dr. Kartik Patel DO
Ophthalmologist
200 Mifflin Ave Scranton PA, 18503About
Dr. Kartik Patel is an ophthalmologist practicing in Scranton, PA. Dr. Patel specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Patel 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. Patel 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
Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia Pa 1999
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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