Dr. Lawrence S Turtel MD
Ophthalmologist
3333 Fairmont Ave Asbury Park NJ, 07712About
Dr. Turtel, originally from Long Island, N.Y., received his Bachelor of Arts degree, Magna cum Laude, in history and science from Harvard University. After obtaining his Doctor of Medicine degree from ...
Education and Training
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 1986
Provider Details
Treatments
- Headaches
- Birth Defects
- Down Syndrome
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
Fellowships
- Manhattan Eye Ear
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