Dr. Edward F Goodman M.D.
Ophthalmologist
265 Medford St Suite 312 Somerville MA, 02143About
Dr. Edward Goodman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Somerville, MA. Dr. Goodman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Goodman 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. Goodman 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
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1959
Tufts University School of Medicine 1959
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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