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Dr. Mark Jerrold Schefkind M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Mark Jerrold Schefkind M.D.

Ophthalmologist

5/5(46)
8101 Hinson Farm Rd Suite 103 Alexandria VA, 22306
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5/5

About

Dr. Mark Schefkind is an ophthalmologist practicing in Alexandria, VA. Dr. Schefkind specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Schefkind 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. Schefkind 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 Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1985

Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1985

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Lupus
  • Astigmatism
  • Presbyopia
  • Farsightedness
  • Nearsightedness
  • Conjunctivitis

Dr. Mark Jerrold Schefkind M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 8101 Hinson Farm Rd Suite 103

8101 Hinson Farm Rd Suite 103 -
Alexandria, VA 22306
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New patients: 703-360-0111, 703-997-9710
Fax: 703-799-1126
http://www.advanced-eye.com | http://www.advanced-eye.com/

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Dr. Mark Jerrold Schefkind M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 46 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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