Dr. Steven L Berk MD
Ophthalmologist
420 Ford St Ogdensburg NY, 13669About
Dr. Steven Berk is an ophthalmologist practicing in Ogdensburg, NY. Dr. Berk specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Berk 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. Berk 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
Univ of Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il 1979
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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