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Dr. Yousuf Khalifa M.D.
Ophthalmologist
601 Elmwood Ave Box 656 Rochester NY, 14642About
Dr. Yousuf Khalifa is an ophthalmologist practicing in Rochester, NY. Dr. Khalifa specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Khalifa 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. Khalifa 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.
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Practice At 601 Elmwood Ave
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- Dr. Regina M Smolyak MD601 ELMWOOD AVE ROCHESTER NY 14642
- Dr. Paul N Rosenberg M.D.1015 Ridge Rd Webster NY 14580
- Dr. Brian P Connolly MD160 Sawgrass Dr Rochester NY 14620
- Dr. Rajeev Ramchandran M.D601 Elmwood Ave Rochester NY 14642
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