Advanced in Glaucoma

Dr. Philip S. Kwait

Ophthalmology
Northwell Health
16959 137th Avenue, 
Jamaica, NY 
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Advanced in Glaucoma
Northwell Health
16959 137th Avenue, 
Jamaica, NY 
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Overview

Philip Kwait is an Ophthalmologist in Jamaica, New York. Dr. Kwait is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Glaucoma, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

Graduate Institution
University Of Chicago Pritzker School Of Medicine
Residency
New York Medical College
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in NY
Fellowships
Institution Not Present
Hospital Affiliations
Long Island Jewish Forest Hills
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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  • HMO
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  • PPO
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  • PPO
EmblemHealth
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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Hamaspik
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Health First
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  • POS
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Independent Health
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Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
The Wellness Plan Medical Centers
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  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
VNS Health
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

16959 137th Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11434
Call: 718-525-5600
Other Locations
8831 55th Avenue, Elmhurst, NY 11373
Call: 718-271-9730
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      • Glaucoma
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      • Optic Atrophy Type 1
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      • Optic Nerve Atrophy
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      • Amblyopia
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      • Blepharitis
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      • Diabetic Retinopathy
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      • Dry Eye Syndrome
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      • Interstitial Keratitis
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