Leslie A. Olsakovsky
Ophthalmologist
Lee St Charlottesville VA, 22908About
Dr. Leslie Olsakovsky is an ophthalmologist practicing in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Olsakovsky specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Olsakovsky 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. Olsakovsky 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 Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa 1988
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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- Dr. Scott David Lawrence M.D.2 Hospital Dr Charlottesville VA 22908
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