Dr. Dorothy Nahm Friedberg MD
Ophthalmologist
550 1st Ave Nyu School Of Medici New York NY, 10016About
Dr. Dorothy Friedberg is an ophthalmologist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Friedberg specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Friedberg 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. Friedberg 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
New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny 1974
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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