Dr. Douglas Friedrich M.D.
Ophthalmologist
355 W 52nd St 7th Floor New York NY, 10019About
Dr. Douglas Friedrich is an ophthalmologist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Friedrich specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Friedrich 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. Friedrich 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
New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny 1998
New York Medical College 1998
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
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