Dr. Philip J Poon M.D.
Ophthalmologist
8044 Montgomery Rd Cincinnati OH, 45236About
Dr. Philip Poon is an ophthalmologist practicing in Cincinnati, OH. Dr. Poon specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Poon 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. Poon 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
Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh 1976
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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