Dr. Richard Steven Ross M.D.
Ophthalmologist
445 Hurffville Crosskeys Rd Suite B-14 Sewell NJ, 08080About
Dr. Richard Ross is an ophthalmologist practicing in Sewell, NJ. Dr. Ross specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ross 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. Ross 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
Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny 1981
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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