Dr. Lawrence Perlmutter MD
Ophthalmologist
35 Hackett Blvd Albany NY, 12208About
Dr. Lawrence Perlmutter is an ophthalmologist practicing in Albany, NY. Dr. Perlmutter specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Perlmutter 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. Perlmutter 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 Vt Coll of Med, Burlington Vt 1970
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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