Dr. Murray A Wolkstein MD
Ophthalmologist
2 Godwin Avenue Ridgewood NJ, 07450About
Dr. Murray Wolkstein is an ophthalmologist practicing in Ridgewood, NJ. Dr. Wolkstein specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Wolkstein 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. Wolkstein 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
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1966
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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