Dr. Martin Edward Fletcher M.D.
Ophthalmologist
300 Old Country Rd Suite Gl-51 Mineola NY, 11501About
Dr. Martin Fletcher is an ophthalmologist practicing in Mineola, NY. Dr. Fletcher specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Fletcher 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. Fletcher 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
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1979
Tufts University School of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
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