Dr. Erich Braun M.D.
Ophthalmologist
664 Stoneleigh Ave #200 Mkmg - Ophthalmology Carmel NY, 10512About
Dr. Erich Braun is an ophthalmologist practicing in Carmel, NY. Dr. Braun specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Braun 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. Braun 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 Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 2001
Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania 2001
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 2001
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO- 2006
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
Professional Memberships
- Member Mount Kisco Medical Group
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Member American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Fellowships
- Cornea/Refractive Surgery Fellowship, University of California, Irvine 2006
- Cornea Fellowship - University of California, Irvine
- UC Irvine, Cornea/External Disease 2005
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