Dr. Richard Fleckner M.D.
Ophthalmologist
52 Glenwood Lane Roslyn Heights NY, 11577About
Dr. Richard Fleckner is an ophthalmologist practicing in Roslyn Heights, NY. Dr. Fleckner specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Fleckner 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. Fleckner 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
State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine MD
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine 1963
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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