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Dr. Joel Henry Goffman M.D.
Ophthalmologist
9090 Gaylord St #201 Houston TX, 77024About
Dr. Joel Goffman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Goffman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Goffman 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. Goffman 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 1967
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