Dr. Michael Waisbourd M.D.
Ophthalmologist
840 Walnut St 11th Floor Philadelphia PA, 19107About
Dr. Michael Waisbourd is an ophthalmologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Waisbourd specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Waisbourd 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. Waisbourd 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
Sackler School of Medicine 2005
Provider Details
Treatments
- Glaucoma
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