Dr. Joseph J Levy M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1030 President Ave Fall River MA, 02720About
Dr. Joseph Levy is an ophthalmologist practicing in Fall River, MA. Dr. Levy specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Levy 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. Levy 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
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1982
Tufts University School of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Migraine
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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