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Dr. James S Friend MD

Ophthalmologist

4299 Hylan Blvd Staten Island NY, 10312
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Dr. James Friend is an ophthalmologist practicing in Staten Island, NY. Dr. Friend specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Friend 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. Friend 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

Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny 1968

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Dr. James S Friend MD's Practice location

Practice At 4299 Hylan Blvd

4299 Hylan Blvd -
Staten Island, NY 10312
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Fax: 718-984-8584

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