Dr. James M Hirschfeld MD
Ophthalmologist
3799 Rte 46 E Suite 300 Hilltop Pl Parsippany NJ, 07054About
Dr. James Hirschfeld is an ophthalmologist practicing in Parsippany, NJ. Dr. Hirschfeld specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hirschfeld 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. Hirschfeld 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
New York University School of Medicine M.D. 1996
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Macular Degeneration
- Gaucoma
- Retina Care
- Optical Shop
- Routine Eye Exams
- Dry Eye Treatment
- Contact Lenses
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- Professional Member American Academy of Ophthalmology
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