Dr. Sharon Kuritzky M.D.
Ophthalmologist
54 Alcona Ave Buffalo NY, 14226About
Dr. Sharon Kuritzky is an ophthalmologist practicing in Buffalo, NY. Dr. Kuritzky specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kuritzky 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. Kuritzky 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 at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences 1973
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Cerebral Palsy
- Retinal Detachment
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Blepharitis
- Conjunctivitis
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