Dr. Paula L. Coleman, MD
Ophthalmologist
7 Miller Rd Mahopac NY, 10541About
Dr. Paula Coleman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Mahopac, NY. Dr. Coleman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Coleman 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. Coleman 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
Loyola University Bachelor of Science Degree 1969
Loyola Stritch School of Medicine MD 1974
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Attending Physician/Surgeon Putnam Hospital Center 1978 - Present
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Migraine
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- New York State Ophthalmology Society
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