Dr. Tara Sweeney MD
Ophthalmologist
234 E 149th St #2a6 Bronx NY, 10451About
Dr. Tara Sweeney is an ophthalmologist practicing in Bronx, NY. Dr. Sweeney specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Sweeney 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. Sweeney 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.
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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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