Dr. Brett T. Foxman MD
Ophthalmologist
1500 Tilton Rd Northfield NJ, 08225About
Dr. Brett Foxman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Northfield, NJ. Dr. Foxman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Foxman 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. Foxman 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
Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1982
Boston University School of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Birth Defects
- Type 2 Diabetes
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