Dr. Chai-luk Wo MD
Ophthalmologist
14351 Roosevelt Ave Suite 1c Flushing NY, 11354About
Dr. Chai-luk Wo is an ophthalmologist practicing in Flushing, NY. Dr. Wo specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Wo 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. Wo 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
Shanghai First Med Coll- Shanghai- (Natl Shanghai M C) 1967
Shanghai First Medical College / National Shanghai Medical College 1967
First Medical College of the Navy 1967
Shanghai Medical College 1968
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Conjunctivitis
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