Dr. Kenneth Roland Safko M.D.
Ophthalmologist
300 Beach Dr Ne Unit 306 Saint Petersburg FL, 33701About
Dr. Kenneth Safko is an ophthalmologist practicing in Saint Petersburg, FL. Dr. Safko specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Safko 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. Safko 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
University of Florida College of Medicine 1967
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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