Dr. Amish R Purohit M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1025 S 6th St Springfield IL, 62703About
Dr. Amish Purohit is an ophthalmologist practicing in Springfield, IL. Dr. Purohit specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Purohit 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. Purohit 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.
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