Dr. Christian Wertenbaker MD
Ophthalmologist
Mmc-dept. Of Ophthalmology 3400 Bainbridge Aven Bronx NY, 10467About
Dr. Wertenbaker is a clinical neuro-ophthalmologist with Board certification in both Neurology and Ophthalmology, and fellowship training in neurophysiology, and in neuro-ophthalmology with Dr. Myles ...
Education and Training
New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny 1971
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Professional Memberships
- Member AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
- Member NORTH AMERICAN NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGY SOCIETY
- Member AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
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