Dr. Evan Silverstein MD
Ophthalmologist
2351 Erwin Rd Box 3802 Durham NC, 27705About
Dr. Evan Silverstein is an ophthalmologist practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Silverstein specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Silverstein 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. Silverstein 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.
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