Dr. Sanjay K Patel MD
Ophthalmologist
1501 Redbud Blvd Mckinney TX, 75069About
Dr. Sanjay Patel is an ophthalmologist practicing in Mckinney, TX. 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
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 1994
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Birthmark
- Migraine
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
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