Dr. Susan Wong MD
Ophthalmologist
40 Holland St Somerville MA, 02144About
Dr. Susan Wong is an ophthalmologist practicing in Somerville, MA. Dr. Wong specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Wong 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. Wong 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
Yale Univ Sch of Med, New Haven Ct 1978
Yale School of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Awards
- 1988 1994
- 1998 Medical Associates
- 2000 L ASSOCIATES
- 2013 Medical Associates, november 13, 2004
Treatments
- Ophthalmology (eye Disease)
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
Professional Memberships
- Member New England Ophthalmology Society
- Member American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Georgetown Univ, Cornea/External Disease 1982
- Georgetown University, Dc, Fellow 1982
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