Dr. Charles L Friedman MD
Ophthalmologist
415 West Main Street Suite 7 Collinsville IL, 62234About
Dr. Charles Friedman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Collinsville, IL. Dr. Friedman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Friedman 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. Friedman 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 Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo 1974
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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