Dr. Mina Chung M.D.
Ophthalmologist
601 Elmwood Ave Box 659 Rochester NY, 14642Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Mina Chung is an ophthalmologist practicing in Rochester, NY. Dr. Chung specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Chung 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. Chung 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
Yale School of Medicine 1994
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Vitreoretinal Surgery
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Birth Defects
- Type 2 Diabetes
Professional Memberships
- Member American Society of Retina Specialists
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics 1998
- Univ Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Retina/Vitreous Surgery 1998
Dr. Mina Chung M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 601 Elmwood Ave Box 659
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