Dr. Franklin Lawrence Freda M.D.
Ophthalmologist
204 Zelkova Rd Williamsburg VA, 23185About
Dr. Franklin Freda is an ophthalmologist practicing in Williamsburg, VA. Dr. Freda specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Freda 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. Freda 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
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1971
Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia School of Medic 1971
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1971
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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