Dr. Rashid Taher M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1701 NE 164th Street Miami Florida, 33162About
Dr. Rashid Taher is an ophthalmologist practicing in Unknown City, Unknown State. Dr. Taher specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Taher 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. Taher 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. Dr. Taher has a two year fellowship in the management vitreous and retinal disorders.
Education and Training
University of Michigan BA 1990
George Washington University MD 1995
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
Areas of research
Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Retinal Vein Occlusion
Ocular Trauma
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