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Dr. Joshua N. Babad M.D.
Ophthalmologist
515 Soquel Ave Santa Cruz CA, 95062About
Dr. Joshua Babad is an ophthalmologist practicing in Santa Cruz, CA. Dr. Babad specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Babad 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. Babad 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
New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny 1971
New York University School of Medicine 1971
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Nearby Providers
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- Dr. Anna Kesler-diaz MD2025 Soquel Ave Santa Cruz CA 95062
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- Robert Rosen Other2025 Soquel Ave Santa Cruz CA 95062
Nearest Hospitals
WATSONVILLE COMMUNITY HOSPITALl
75 NIELSON STREET WATSONVILLE CA 95076DOMINICAN HOSPITALl
1555 SOQUEL DRIVE SANTA CRUZ CA 95065SUTTER MATERNITY & SURGERY CENTER OF SANTA CRUZl
2900 CHANTICLEER AVENUE SANTA CRUZ CA 95065