Dr. Samuel G Alpert MD
Ophthalmologist
5700 W Genesee St Suite 112 Camillus NY, 13031About
Dr. Samuel Alpert is an ophthalmologist practicing in Camillus, NY. Dr. Alpert specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Alpert 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. Alpert 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
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse Ny 1999
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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