Mr. Michael W Border MD
Ophthalmologist
25 Oak Avenue Worcester MA, 01605About
Dr. Michael Border is an ophthalmologist practicing in Worcester, MA. Dr. Border specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Border 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. Border 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
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1978
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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