Dr. Richard Nauheim MD
Ophthalmologist
2025 Merrick Ave Merrick NY, 11566Rating
5/5
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Dr. Richard Nauheim is an ophthalmologist practicing in Merrick, NY. Dr. Nauheim specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Nauheim 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. Nauheim 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 At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny 1984
University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences 1984
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Blepharitis
- Nearsightedness
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