Dr. Dr. Jonathan M. Barofsky, MD, FACS
Ophthalmologist
1255 Route 70 Suite 31-N Lakewood NJ, 08701About
Dr. Jonathan Barofsky is an ophthalmologist practicing in Brick, NJ. Dr. Barofsky specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Barofsky 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. Barofsky 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
Mt Sinai Sch of Med of The City Univ of Ny, New York Ny 1991
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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