Dr. Natalia Potapova MD
Ophthalmologist
25 5th Ave # 1a New York NY, 10003About
Dr. Natalia Potapova is an ophthalmologist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Potapova specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Potapova 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. Potapova 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
Kazakh-Russian Medical University 1997
Yale School of Medicine 2006
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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