Dr. Kathryn Burleigh Freidl M.D.
Ophthalmologist
840 Walnut St Suite 1130 Philadelphia PA, 19107About
Dr. Kathryn Freidl is an ophthalmologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Freidl specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Freidl 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. Freidl 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
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 2002
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 2006
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
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