Dr. Joseph M Groden MD
Ophthalmologist
13 E Hoyle St Norwood MA, 02062About
Dr. Joseph Groden is an ophthalmologist practicing in Norwood, MA. Dr. Groden specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Groden 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. Groden 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 Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1976
Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania 1976
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1976
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataract Surgery, Cataract Surgery With Lens Replacement
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
- Dry Eye Syndrome
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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