Dr. Anita Breckenridge MD
Ophthalmologist
22 Old Short Hills Rd Livingston NJ, 07039About
Dr. Anita Breckenridge is an ophthalmologist practicing in Livingston, NJ. Dr. Breckenridge specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Breckenridge 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. Breckenridge 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
Howard Univ Coll of Med, Washington Dc 1994
Howard Unversity College Of Medicine 1994
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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