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Dr. David Franklin Westfall MD
Ophthalmologist
15 E Washington St Glens Falls NY, 12801About
Dr. David Westfall is an ophthalmologist practicing in Glens Falls, NY. Dr. Westfall specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Westfall 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. Westfall 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
Albany Medical College - Union University 1997
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
Dr. David Franklin Westfall MD's Practice location
Practice At 15 E Washington St
15 E Washington St -Glens Falls, NY 12801Get Direction
Practice At 43 S Western Ave
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. F franklin Westfall MD43 S Western Ave Glens Falls NY 12801
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Nearest Hospitals
GLENS FALLS HOSPITALl
100 PARK STREET GLENS FALLS NY 12801SARATOGA HOSPITALl
211 CHURCH STREET SARATOGA SPRINGS NY 12866GLENS FALLS HOSPITALl
100 PARK STREET GLENS FALLS NY 12801SARATOGA HOSPITALl
211 CHURCH STREET SARATOGA SPRINGS NY 12866