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Dr. Philip Kaplan is an ophthalmologist who brings over six decades of experience to eye care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Chicago Division of Biological Sciences Pritzker School of Medicine and completed his residency at Kings County Hospital Center. With 66 years in practice, Dr. Kaplan has developed extensive expertise in treating various eye conditions and vision disorders. He communicates with patients in English.
Dr. Kaplan practices at Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, New York. He specializes in treating age-related macular degeneration and blepharitis, conditions that can significantly impact vision and eye comfort. His clinical expertise includes performing comprehensive eye exams and advanced diagnostic procedures like optical coherence tomography, which provides detailed images of the eye's structures to help diagnose and monitor various eye conditions.
Dr. Kaplan practices at Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, New York. He specializes in treating age-related macular degeneration and blepharitis, conditions that can significantly impact vision and eye comfort. His clinical expertise includes performing comprehensive eye exams and advanced diagnostic procedures like optical coherence tomography, which provides detailed images of the eye's structures to help diagnose and monitor various eye conditions.
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Quick Facts
- 66 years of experience
- 8 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Kings County Hospital Center
- 1 specialty
- 9 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 66 Years of Experience | 19 Years of Experience | 43 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Italian |
| West Islip , NY | Bellmore , NY | Bellmore , NY | Hicksville , NY |
| Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine | Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College | Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Philip Kaplan
Medical Specialties
Dr. Philip Kaplan has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Philip Kaplan has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
66 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Kings County Hospital Center
Medical School
Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of MedicineGraduated in 1960
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- Dr. Philip Kaplan is affiliated with Good Samaritan University Hospital.
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