Dr. Emily Zimmerman
Ophthalmologist
215 East 95th Street New York New York, 10128About
Dr. Emily Zimmerman is an ophthalmologist practicing in New York, New York. Dr. Zimmerman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Zimmerman 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. Zimmerman 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 Maryland School of Medicine
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Internships
- Mercy Medical Center (Internal Medicine)
Fellowships
- Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital (Glaucoma)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology, New York Glaucoma Society, Women in Ophthalmology, New York Ophthalmology Society
What do you attribute your success to?
Her Complete Caring for her Patients
Favorite professional publications
- Glaucoma Magazine, Healthcare Blue Book
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