Dr. Benjamin Alan Kauffman M.D.
Ophthalmologist
8118 Bustleton Ave Philadelphia PA, 19152About
Dr. Benjamin Kauffman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Kauffman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kauffman 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. Kauffman 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
Rutgers 2002
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
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