Dr. Richard N Silverstein M.D.
Ophthalmologist
54 Carolyn Pl Chappaqua NY, 10514About
Dr. Richard Silverstein is an ophthalmologist practicing in Chappaqua, NY. Dr. Silverstein specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Silverstein 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. Silverstein 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
University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny 1976
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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