Dr. Henry J Kriegstein M.D.
Ophthalmologist
45 Resnik Rd Plymouth MA, 02360About
Dr. Henry Kriegstein is an ophthalmologist practicing in Plymouth, MA. Dr. Kriegstein specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kriegstein 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. Kriegstein 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
Stanford Univ Sch Of Med- Stanford Ca 1977
Stanford University School of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Tear
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Migraine
- Presbyopia
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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