Dr. Duncan Winter M.D., F.A.C.S.
Ophthalmologist
86 Main Street Saranac Lake New York, 12983About
Dr. Duncan Winter is an ophthalmologist practicing in Saranac Lake, New York. Dr. Winter specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Winter can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Winter can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Albany Medical College
Albany Medical College - Union University 1984
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAreas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Assistant Clinical Professor at Albany Medical College -
- Local, Regional, National, and International Public Speaking -
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Presbyopia
- Conjunctivitis
Internships
- Albany Medical College
Fellowships
- Albany Medical College
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
What do you attribute your success to?
He attributes his success to his hard work.
Hobbies / Sports
- Swimming, Fishing, and Flying
Favorite professional publications
- American Academy of Ophthalmology Journal
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2233 STATE ROUTE 86 SARANAC LAKE NY 12983