Dr. Miriam Friedman M.D.
Ophthalmologist
300 W Bitters Suite 130 San Antonio TX, 78216About
Dr. Miriam Friedman is an ophthalmologist practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Friedman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Friedman 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. Friedman 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
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 1999
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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- Glaucoma
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