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Philip Kwait, MD, Ophthalmology, Elmhurst, NY

PhilipSKwaitMD

Ophthalmology Elmhurst, NY

Anterior Segment Related, Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease

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  • Office

    8831 55th Ave
    Ste 201
    Elmhurst, NY 11373
    Phone+1 718-899-6600
    Fax+1 718-606-3881

Summary

  • Dr. Philip Kwait is an ophthalmologist in Elmhurst, NY. He received his medical degree from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and has been in practice 28 years. He specializes in anterior segment related, cataract related, and cornea & external disease and is experienced in glaucoma and related disorders, pediatric glaucoma, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery.

Education & Training

  • New York Medical College at Westchester Medical Center
    New York Medical College at Westchester Medical CenterResidency, Ophthalmology, 1990 - 1993
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Cabrini)
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Cabrini)Internship, Internal Medicine, 1989 - 1990
  • University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine
    University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of MedicineClass of 1989

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1992 - 2026
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts Enterprise EHR, Allscripts, 2012-2013
  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships