Dr. Irwin Greenspan MD
Ophthalmologist
205 20 32 Avenue Bayside NY, 11361About
Dr. Irwin Greenspan is an ophthalmologist practicing in Bayside, NY. Dr. Greenspan specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Greenspan 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. Greenspan 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 Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi 1965
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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