Dr. Mandes R Kates M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1 Hatfield Ln Suite 3 Goshen NY, 10924About
Dr. Mandes Kates is an ophthalmologist practicing in Goshen, NY. Dr. Kates specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kates 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. Kates 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
Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny 1982
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 1983
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Sarcoidosis
- Migraine
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
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