Dr. Gregory Haffner M.D.
Ophthalmologist
69 SAND PIT RD Danbury CT, 06810About
Dr. Gregory Haffner is an ophthalmologist practicing in Danbury, CT. Dr. Haffner specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Haffner 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. Haffner 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
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Medical University of Bahrain 2001
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Birth Defects
- Type 2 Diabetes
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