Dr. Lorraine J Brancato MD FICS LLC
Ophthalmologist
One West Ridgewood Ave Suite 204 Paramus NJ, 07652About
Dr. Lorraine Brancato is an ophthalmologist practicing in Paramus, NJ. Dr. Brancato specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Brancato 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. Brancato 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
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1980
Georgetown University School of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Uveitis
- Multiple Sclerosis (ms)
- Birthmark
- Astigmatism
- Blepharitis
- Conjunctivitis
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