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Dr. Franklin B Longo MD
Ophthalmologist
1201 Nott Street Suite 105 Schenectady NY, 12308About
Dr. Franklin Longo is an ophthalmologist practicing in Schenectady, NY. Dr. Longo specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Longo 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. Longo 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
Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi 1983
Med College Of Wisconsin 1983
Medical College of Wisconsin 1983
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Migraine
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
Dr. Franklin B Longo MD's Practice location
Practice At 1201 Nott Street Suite 105
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