Dr. Frederick C. Blades MD
Ophthalmologist
41 East Front Street Red Bank New Jersey, 07701About
Dr. Frederick Blades is an ophthalmologist practicing in Red Bank, New Jersey. Dr. Blades specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Blades 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. Blades 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
George Washington University School of Medicine
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology- Ophthalmology
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Phi Kappa Phi
Internships
- Portsmouth Virginia Naval Hospital
Fellowships
- Lieutenant Commander, Medical Officer at Naval Reserve Training Unit, 1972-1974
Professional Society Memberships
- Monmouth Co Medical Society, Medical Society of New Jersey,
What do you attribute your success to?
Hard Work, Perseverance
Hobbies / Sports
- Sailing, Boating
Favorite professional publications
- Audio Digest for Ophthalmology, Johns Hopkins Continuing Education
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