Dr. Gary Michael Kawesch M.D.
Ophthalmologist
606 Saratoga Ave San Jose CA, 95129About
Dr. Gary Kawesch is an ophthalmologist practicing in San Jose, CA. Dr. Kawesch specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kawesch 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. Kawesch 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 Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1988
University of California 1988
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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