Dr. Donald M Fox MD
Ophthalmologist
18005 Hillside Ave Jamaica NY, 11432About
Dr. Donald Fox is an ophthalmologist practicing in Jamaica, NY. Dr. Fox specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Fox 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. Fox 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
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 1987
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
- Blepharitis
- Facial Reconstruction
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