Dr. Barbara Ann Barker MD
Ophthalmologist
70 East 96th St Suite 1b New York NY, 10128About
Dr. Barbara Barker is an ophthalmologist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Barker specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Barker 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. Barker 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.
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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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