Dr. Pauline Lask M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1 BROOKDALE PLZ BROOKLYN NY, 11212About
Dr. Pauline Lask is an ophthalmologist practicing in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Lask specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Lask 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. Lask 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 1993
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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