Dr. Scott Lawrence Portnoy MD
Ophthalmologist
2853 Freeport Road Natrona Heights PA, 15065About
Dr. Scott Portnoy is an ophthalmologist practicing in Natrona Heights, PA. Dr. Portnoy specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Portnoy 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. Portnoy 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
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1985
Tulane University School of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Anterior Segment Eye Disorders, Cataract Surgery With Lens Replacement, Refractive Surgery And More
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Corneal Ulcer
- Migraine
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Univ Pittsburgh, Cornea/External Disease 1989
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Nearby Providers
- Mr. Michael B Sigal MD2853 Freeport Road Natrona Heights PA 15065
- Dr. Walter Gregory Krasinsky M.D.1627 Union Ave Natrona Heights PA 15065