Dr. John H Niffenegger MD
Ophthalmologist
3920 Bee Ridge Rd Bldg D Sarasota FL, 34233About
Dr. John Niffenegger is an ophthalmologist practicing in Sarasota, FL. Dr. Niffenegger specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Niffenegger 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. Niffenegger 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
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
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
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
Fellowships
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School Program
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