Dr. Jeremy Chess M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2221 Boston Rd Bronx NY, 10467About
Dr. Jeremy Chess is an ophthalmologist practicing in Bronx, NY. Dr. Chess specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Chess 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. Chess 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
Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1970
Boston University School of Medicine 1970
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Birth Defects
- Type 2 Diabetes
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