Dr. Julie N. Nam, MD
Ophthalmologist
40 West 72nd Street New York NY, 10023About
Dr. Julie Nam is an ophthalmologist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Nam specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Nam 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. Nam 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 University School of Medicine 2004
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
- Birth Defects
- Strabismus
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
Fellowships
- Lenox Hill Hospital
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