Mr. Lawrence A Birndorf MD
Ophthalmologist
160 Green Valley Rd Suite 202 Freedom CA, 95019About
Dr. Lawrence Birndorf is an ophthalmologist practicing in Freedom, CA. Dr. Birndorf specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Birndorf 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. Birndorf 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
Univ of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1967
University of Michigan Medical School 1967
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
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