Dr. Babak Eliassi-rad MD
Ophthalmologist
2005 Bay St Suite 201 Taunton MA, 02780About
Dr. Babak Eliassi-rad is an ophthalmologist practicing in Taunton, MA. Dr. Eliassi-rad specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Eliassi-rad 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. Eliassi-rad 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
New Jersey College of Dentistry 1994
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Blepharitis
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