Dr. Dilip J. Patel M.D.
Ophthalmologist
65 Wehrle Dr Buffalo NY, 14225About
Dr. Dilip Patel is an ophthalmologist practicing in Buffalo, NY. Dr. Patel specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Patel 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. Patel 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
Smt. N.H.L. Municipal Medical College MD
University of Calcutta / Medical College 1965
BJ Medical College 1963
B.J. Medical College 1965
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
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