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Dr. Joseph Christopher Schwartz M.D.
Ophthalmologist
31455 Winterplace Pkwy Salisbury MD, 21804About
Dr. Joseph Schwartz is an ophthalmologist practicing in Salisbury, MD. Dr. Schwartz specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Schwartz 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. Schwartz 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 Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1988
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Zaaira Mushtaq Ahmad MD6511 Deer Pointe Dr Salisbury MD 21804
- Dr. Gary P Luppens M.D.101 Milford St Salisbury MD 21804
- Dr. Richard Harper Meeks M.D.101 Milford St Salisbury MD 21804
- Dr. Mehrak Michael Marzban M.D.31519 Winterplace Pkwy Salisbury MD 21804
- Dr. Paul Joseph Lagonigro MD31455 WINTERPLACE PKWY SALISBURY MD 21804
- Dr. David J. Ospital M.D.101 Milford St Salisbury MD 21804
Nearest Hospitals
PENINSULA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
100 EAST CARROLL AVENUE SALISBURY MD 21801ATLANTIC GENERAL HOSPITALl
9733 HEALTHWAY DRIVE BERLIN MD 21811