Dr. Patrick Lr Farrell M.D.
Ophthalmologist
216 Crest Ave Huntington Beach CA, 92648About
Dr. Patrick Farrell is an ophthalmologist practicing in Huntington Beach, CA. Dr. Farrell specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Farrell 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. Farrell 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 Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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