Dr. Paul Lawrence Owens M.D.
Ophthalmologist
9442 60th Ave Suite A-2 Elmhurst NY, 11373About
Dr. Paul Owens is an ophthalmologist practicing in Elmhurst, NY. Dr. Owens specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Owens 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. Owens 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 Washington School of Medicine 1974
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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