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William Fastenberg M.D.
Ophthalmologist
260 West Broadway Suite 6f Long Beach NY, 11561About
Dr. William Fastenberg is an ophthalmologist practicing in Long Beach, NY. Dr. Fastenberg specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Fastenberg 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. Fastenberg 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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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Robert J. Klein MD202 W Park Ave Long Beach NY 11561
- Dr. Herbert C Henken MD511 E Park Ave Long Beach NY 11561
- Dr. Richard L Storm MD303 E Park Ave Long Beach NY 11561
- Dr. Bruce A Fastenberg MD260 WEST BROADWAY LONG BEACH NY 11561
- Dr. Margreth J. Brontoli MD202 W Park Ave Long Beach NY 11561
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