Jonathan W. Benjamin
Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

Dr. Jonathan W. Benjamin

Ophthalmology
Northwell Health
2185 Wantagh Avenue, 
Wantagh, NY 
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Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
Northwell Health
2185 Wantagh Avenue, 
Wantagh, NY 
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Overview

Jonathan Benjamin is an Ophthalmologist in Wantagh, New York. Dr. Benjamin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, and Blepharitis.

Graduate Institution
Mount Sinai Hospital|SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Residency
Icahn School of Medicine
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in NY
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
State University of NY Health Science Center/Brooklyn
Hospital Affiliations
Plainview Hospital
Hofstra/Northwell School Of Medicine/Nursing
Northwell Health Eye Institute
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

2185 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793
Call: 516-785-3900
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