Dr. Jeffrey F. Freedman M.D.
Ophthalmologist
161 Atlantic Avenue Brooklyn New York, 11201About
Dr. Jeffrey Freedman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Freedman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Freedman 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. Freedman 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
University of Witwatersrand
Univ Of The Witwatersrand- Med Sch- Johannesburg- So Africa 1964
Board Certification
Ophthalmology
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Dr. Jeffrey F. Freedman M.D.'s Expert Contributions
I accidentally got eye makeup remover in my eyes and it is burning in spite of using water on them. What should I do now?
Patient probably has either a corneal abrasion or punctate keratopathy requiring staining by ophthalmologist to make diagnosis and treat appropriately READ MORE
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, State University of New York at Brooklyn -
Internships
- Johannesburg General Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- American Glaucoma Society, American Academy of Ophthalmology, New York State Ophthalmological Society
What do you attribute your success to?
- He Believes Learning is the Art of Repetition and Repetition is the Art of Discipline
Hobbies / Sports
- Swimming, Outdoor Activities
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