PhilipSKwaitMD
Ophthalmology • Elmhurst, NYAnterior Segment Related, Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease
Physician
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Office
8831 55th Ave
Ste 201
Elmhurst, NY 11373Phone+1 718-899-6600Fax+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 CenterResidency, Ophthalmology, 1990 - 1993
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 MedicineClass of 1989
Certifications & Licensure
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
- 61 citationsCorneal growth factors: a new generation of ophthalmic pharmaceuticals.Brenda J. Tripathi, Philip S. Kwait, Ramesh C. Tripathi
Cornea. 1990-01-01
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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