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Dr. William J Fishkind M.D.
Ophthalmologist
5599 N Oracle Rd Tucson AZ, 85704About
Dr. William Fishkind is an ophthalmologist practicing in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Fishkind specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Fishkind 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. Fishkind 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 1972
Tufts University School of Medicine 1972
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Lupus
- Migraine
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
Dr. William J Fishkind M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 5599 N Oracle Rd
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Nearby Providers
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- Dr. Jeffrey S Maltzman M.D.5599 N Oracle Rd Tucson AZ 85704
- Dr. Jonathon Lober Gross MD7440 N Oracle Rd Tucson AZ 85704
- Dr. George S. Novalis M.D.6585 N Oracle Rd Tucson AZ 85704
- Dr. Paul R. Horwitz M.D.1980 W Hospital Dr Tucson AZ 85704
- Dr. Soofia Rubbani MD400 W. Magee Rd Tucson AZ 85704
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