Dr. Herbert H Hoffner M.D.
Ophthalmologist
26 Dillon Dr Lawrence NY, 11559About
Dr. Herbert Hoffner is an ophthalmologist practicing in Lawrence, NY. Dr. Hoffner specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hoffner 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. Hoffner 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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Tufts University School of Medicine 1959
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