Dr. Carolyn Glazer-hockstein MD
Ophthalmologist
915 Old Fern Hill Rd Building B Suite 200 West Chester PA, 19380About
Dr. Carolyn Glazer-hockstein is an ophthalmologist practicing in West Chester, PA. Dr. Glazer-hockstein specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Glazer-hockstein 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. Glazer-hockstein 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
Thomas Jefferson University Jefferson Medical College MD
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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