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Dr. Edmund John Forte M.D.
Ophthalmologist
101 Milford St Salisbury MD, 21804About
Dr. Edmund Forte is an ophthalmologist practicing in Salisbury, MD. Dr. Forte specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Forte 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. Forte 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
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1982
Temple University School of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Birthmark
- Strabismus
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
Dr. Edmund John Forte M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 101 Milford St
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- 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. Diane H Lubkeman M.D.116 E Front St Laurel DE 19956
Nearest Hospitals
PENINSULA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
100 EAST CARROLL AVENUE SALISBURY MD 21801ATLANTIC GENERAL HOSPITALl
9733 HEALTHWAY DRIVE BERLIN MD 21811