Dr. Lawrence Hurvitz M.D.
Ophthalmologist
3920 Bee Ridge Rd Bldg F Sarasota FL, 34233About
Dr. Lawrence Hurvitz is an ophthalmologist practicing in Sarasota, FL. Dr. Hurvitz specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hurvitz 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. Hurvitz 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
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1975
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1975
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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