Dr. Kenneth Heslin MD
Ophthalmologist
185 Madison Ave New York NY, 10016About
Dr. Kenneth Heslin is an ophthalmologist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Heslin specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Heslin 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. Heslin 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
Univ of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1970
University of Virginia / Main Campus 1970
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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