Experienced in Interstitial Keratitis

Dr. Philip S. Kwait

Ophthalmology
Northwell Health
16959 137th Avenue, 
Jamaica, NY 
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Experienced in Interstitial Keratitis
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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. 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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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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      • Cataract
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      • Diabetic Retinopathy
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      • Dry Eye Syndrome
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      • Interstitial Keratitis
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