Dr. David G Lotufo M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1900 Crown Colony Dr Suite 301 Quincy MA, 02169About
Dr. David Lotufo is an ophthalmologist practicing in Quincy, MA. Dr. Lotufo specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Lotufo 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. Lotufo 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 Miami Sch of Med, Miami Fl 1983
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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