Dr. Steven H Sherman M.D.
Ophthalmologist
83 Church Rd Arnold MD, 21012About
Dr. Steven Sherman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Arnold, MD. Dr. Sherman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Sherman 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. Sherman 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 Vt Coll of Med, Burlington Vt 1970
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University 1990
University of Vermont College of Medicine 1970
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Presbyopia
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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