Dr. Leonard Scott Kirsch MD
Ophthalmologist
148 13th St Sw Largo FL, 33770About
Dr. Leonard Kirsch is an ophthalmologist practicing in Largo, FL. Dr. Kirsch specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kirsch 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. Kirsch 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
Albany Medical College - Union University 1987
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
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