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John Legarreta, MD, Ophthalmology, Amherst, NY

John Edward Legarreta MD

Cataract Related, Refractive Surgery, Retinal Disease


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  • 1301 N Forest RdSuite 7Amherst, NY 14221

  • Phone+1 716-633-2203

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Summary

  • Dr. John Legarreta is an ophthalmologist in Amherst, NY and is affiliated with Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. He received his medical degree from University at Buffalo School of Medicine and has been in practice 7 years. He specializes in cataract related, refractive surgery, and retinal disease and is experienced in refractive surgery, cataract surgery, vitreoretinal disease, laser refractive surgery, and pediatric cataract surgery. He has 8 publications and over 350 citings.

Education & Training

  • University of Miami Hospital and Clinics
    University of Miami Hospital and ClinicsFellowship, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, 2014 - 2015
  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Ophthalmology, 2011 - 2014
  • University at Buffalo
    University at BuffaloResidency, Internal Medicine, 2010 - 2011
  • Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo
    Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at BuffaloClass of 2010

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2014 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2014 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2011 - 2014
  • NM State Medical License
    NM State Medical License 2013 - 2013
  • Ophthalmology
    American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Basics of Diabetic Eye Disease
    Basics of Diabetic Eye DiseaseOctober 28th, 2024

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