
Dr. Erica E. Bernfeld M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1221 Mercantile Lane Largo Medical Center Upper Marlboro MD, 20774About
Dr. Erica Bernfeld is an ophthalmologist practicing in Upper Marlboro, MD. Dr. Bernfeld specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Bernfeld 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. Bernfeld 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.
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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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