Dr. Lindsay Smithen M.D.
Ophthalmologist
750 Washington St # 450 Boston MA, 02111About
Dr. Lindsay Smithen is an ophthalmologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Smithen specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Smithen 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. Smithen 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.
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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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