Dr. Morton A Alterman MD
Ophthalmologist
23 Davis Avenue Poughkeepsie NY, 12603Rating
3/5
About
Dr. Morton Alterman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Poughkeepsie, NY. Dr. Alterman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Alterman 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. Alterman 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
Harvard Med Sch, Boston Ma 1961
Harvard Medical School 1961
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataract Surgery With Lens Replacement
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Children's Hosp-Heed, Pediatric Ophth 1967
- Oregon HS Univ/Casey Inst, Strabismus 1967
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