Dr. Harold J Goldfarb MD
Ophthalmologist
501 North 17th St Suite C Allentown PA, 18104About
Dr. Harold Goldfarb is an ophthalmologist practicing in Allentown, PA. Dr. Goldfarb specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Goldfarb 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. Goldfarb 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
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1961
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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