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Dr. Jay H Kaufman MD
Ophthalmologist
2000 Washington St Suite 462 Newton Lower Falls MA, 02462About
Dr. Jay Kaufman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Newton Lower Falls, MA. Dr. Kaufman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kaufman 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. Kaufman 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
Harvard Med Sch, Boston Ma 1966
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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