Dr. Richard Michael Simon MD
Ophthalmologist
48 Harrison Street Johnson City NY, 13790About
Dr. Richard Simon is an ophthalmologist practicing in Johnson City, NY. Dr. Simon specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Simon 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. Simon 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
Univ of Rochester Sch of Med & Dentistry, Rochester Ny 1970
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 1970
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
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