Dr. Joseph D. Fishkin M.D.
Ophthalmologist
85 Kinderkamack Rd Suite 201 Emerson NJ, 07630About
Dr. Joseph Fishkin is an ophthalmologist practicing in Emerson, NJ. Dr. Fishkin specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Fishkin 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. Fishkin 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
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science 1998
Provider Details
Treatments
- Ophthalmology (eye Disease), Cataract Surgery With Lens Replacement
- Cataracts
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Birth Defects
- Birthmark
- Strabismus
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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