Dr. Paul James Befanis M.D.
Ophthalmologist
665 S Apollo Blvd Melbourne FL, 32901About
Dr. Paul Befanis is an ophthalmologist practicing in Melbourne, FL. Dr. Befanis specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Befanis 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. Befanis 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 Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 1980
Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL 1980
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Nearsightedness
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