Dr. Gary F Jaffe MD
Ophthalmologist
18999 Biscayne Blvd Suite 201 Miami FL, 33180About
Dr. Gary Jaffe is an ophthalmologist practicing in Miami, FL. Dr. Jaffe specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Jaffe 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. Jaffe 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
University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
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