Dr. Ronald J Blitzer M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1530 Saint Georges Ave Rahway NJ, 07065About
Dr. Ronald Blitzer is an ophthalmologist practicing in Rahway, NJ. Dr. Blitzer specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Blitzer 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. Blitzer 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
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1963
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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