
Dr. Peter F Mckay D.O.
Ophthalmologist
79 Wawecus Street Suite 105 Norwich CT, 06360About
Dr. Peter McKay is an ophthalmologist practicing in Norwich, Niantic, and Groton, CT. Dr. Shah specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. McKay 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. McKay 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.
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
Dr. Peter F Mckay D.O.'s Practice location
Norwich Ophthalmology Group
79 Wawecus Street Suite 105 -Norwich, CT 06360Get Direction
Niantic, CT 06357Get Direction
Groton, CT 06340Get Direction
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- Dr. Ronald Slocumb MD489 Gold Star Highway Groton ct 06340
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- Dr. Ramsey Tarabishy MD50 Academy Hill Rd Plainfield CT 06374
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