Dr. Susan Connolly MD
Ophthalmologist
795 El Camino Real Palo Alto CA, 94301About
Dr. Susan Connolly is an ophthalmologist practicing in Palo Alto, CA. Dr. Connolly specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Connolly 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. Connolly 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 1989
Harvard Medical School 1989
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Research Fellowship in Retinal Degeneration
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