Dr. Alan J Friedman MD
Ophthalmologist
120 E 36th St Suite 1c New York NY, 10016About
Dr. Alan Friedman is an ophthalmologist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Friedman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Friedman 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. Friedman 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
Harvard Med Sch, Boston Ma 1959
Harvard Medical School 1959
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Fellowships
- New York University; New York, Ny
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