Dr. Michael D. Baum, MD
Ophthalmologist
2101 Medical Park Dr Silver Spring MD, 20902About
Dr. Michael Baum is an ophthalmologist practicing in Silver Spring, MD. Dr. Baum specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Baum 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. Baum 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
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1973
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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