Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1145 19th St Nw Suite 607 Washington DC, 20036About
Dr. Andrew Adelson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Adelson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Adelson 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. Adelson 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 Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1982
UNIV OF MD SCH OF MED 1982
University of Maryland At Baltimore / Professional Schools 1982
University of Maryland School of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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