Dr. Nathalie F. Azar M.D.
Ophthalmologist
243 Charles St Boston MA, 02114About
Dr. Nathalie Azar is an ophthalmologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Azar specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Azar 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. Azar 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 1990
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAwards
- 2009 Best Doctors in America Award
- 2008 Best Doctors Award
Treatments
- Eye Problems, Strabismus, Thyroid Problems
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Pediatric Ophth 1994
- The Wilmer Ophthalmol Inst, Fellow 1994
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