Dr. John A Leon M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1 Atwell Rd Cooperstown NY, 13326About
Dr. John Leon is an ophthalmologist practicing in Cooperstown, NY. Dr. Leon specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Leon 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. Leon 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
Univ of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1984
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California 1984
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
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