Overview
Atul Kakkar, MD, is a comprehensive ophthalmologist sub-specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus. He treats children for a variety of eye conditions, including uveitis, pediatric glaucoma, cataracts, strabismus and macular degeneration.|He also performs refractive surgery, including premium cataract surgery, LASIK surgery, phakic intraocular lens implantation for high myopia, cross linking, medical surgical management of glaucoma and cosmetic and various laser procedures|Dr. Kakkar earned his medical degree from Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences in India. After medical school, he completed a residency at India’s Dayanand Medical College and Hospital. He is fellowship trained in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus at Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia.|Dr. Kakkar is an accomplished publisher and presenter. His work has been presented at conferences in India and the United States.
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675 Baltimore Drive, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
1201 Oak Street, Pittston, PA 18640
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