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Dr. Kenneth H Spitzer MD
Ophthalmologist
1101 Erie Blvd E Suite 100 Syracuse NY, 13210About
Dr. Kenneth Spitzer is an ophthalmologist practicing in Syracuse, NY. Dr. Spitzer specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Spitzer 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. Spitzer 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
Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny 1959
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 1959
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Corneal transplantation in familial dysautonomia.
- Corneal transplantation in familial dysautonomia.
- Genetic counseling.
- Ca2+/calmodulin-dependent microtubule-associated protein 2 kinase: broad substrate specificity and multifunctional potential in diverse tissues.
- Keratoplasty for posterior keratoconus.
- Posterior keratoconus associated with systemic abnormalities.
- Phacoemulsification--a senior surgeon's learning curve.
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Practice At 1101 Erie Blvd E Suite 100
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Nearest Hospitals
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL S U N Y HEALTH SCIENCE CENTERl
750 EAST ADAMS STREET SYRACUSE NY 13210