Dr. William Freeman M.D.
Ophthalmologist
200 W ARBOR DR SAN DIEGO CA, 92103About
Dr. William Freeman is an ophthalmologist practicing in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Freeman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Freeman 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. Freeman 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
Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY Other Degree
UC San Francisco, School of Medicine, San Francisco, CA Other Degree
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA Other Degree
Vice-Chairman, Department of Ophthalmology Medical Degree
Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology Medical Degree
Director, Jacobs Retina Center Medical Degree
Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY Medical Degree
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Awards
- San Diego Super Doctors 2011
Professional Memberships
- Member American Society of Retina Specialists
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Proctor Foundation/UCSF, Uveitis/Immunology 1983
- Doheny Eye Inst - USC, Retina/Vitreous Surgery 1984
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