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Dr. Peter Scott Schwartz M.D.

Ophthalmologist

4/5(27)
2333 N Triphammer Rd Suite 403 Ithaca NY, 14850
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4/5

About

Dr. Peter Schwartz is an ophthalmologist practicing in Ithaca, NY. Dr. Schwartz specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Schwartz 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. Schwartz 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

Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny 1970

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 26 years of experience

Dr. Peter Scott Schwartz M.D.'s Practice location

Dr. PETER SCHWARTZ, MD

2333 N Triphammer Rd Suite 403 -
Ithaca, NY 14850
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Fax: 607-266-7601

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Patient Experience with Dr. Schwartz


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Based on 27 reviews

Dr. Peter Scott Schwartz M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 27 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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