Dr. Jacob Finestone M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2270 Kimball St Suite 207 Brooklyn NY, 11234About
Dr. Jacob Finestone is an ophthalmologist practicing in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Finestone specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Finestone 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. Finestone 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
Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj 1977
Rutgers 1979
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School 1977
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
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