Dr. Heidi Fischer M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2000 Washington St. Suite Green #462 Newton Lower Falls MA, 02462About
Dr. Heidi Fischer is an ophthalmologist practicing in Newton Lower Falls, MA. Dr. Fischer specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Fischer 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. Fischer 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
Harvard Med Sch, Boston Ma 1993
Harvard Medical School 1993
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Birthmark
- Migraine
- Presbyopia
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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