Dr. Merrill M Knopf M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1045 Atlantic Ave Suite 1007 Long Beach CA, 90813About
Dr. Merrill Knopf is an ophthalmologist practicing in Long Beach, CA. Dr. Knopf specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Knopf 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. Knopf 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
Univ of Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1963
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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