Dr. Carol Hoffman MD
Ophthalmologist
4102 Ogletown Stanton Rd Newark DE, 19713About
Dr. Carol Hoffman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Newark, DE. Dr. Hoffman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hoffman 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. Hoffman 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
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1990
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1990
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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- Pterygium
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