Dr. Byron S Lingeman M.D.
Ophthalmologist
9 Edmunds Rd Wellesley Hills MA, 02481About
Dr. Byron Lingeman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Wellesley Hills, MA. Dr. Lingeman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Lingeman 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. Lingeman 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
In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1953
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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