Dr. Kenneth Rappaport MD
Ophthalmologist
8833 Perimeter Park Blvd Suite 501 Jacksonville FL, 32216About
Dr. Kenneth Rappaport is an ophthalmologist practicing in Jacksonville, FL. Dr. Rappaport specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Rappaport 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. Rappaport 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
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1994
Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia School of Medic 1994
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1994
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Type 2 Diabetes
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