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Dr. Howard R. Bloom MD, Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Howard R. Bloom MD

Ophthalmologist

2200 Ofarrell St San Francisco CA, 94115
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Dr. Howard Bloom is an ophthalmologist practicing in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Bloom specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Bloom 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. Bloom 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

Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine 1984

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 39 years of experience

Treatments

  • Diabetes
  • Type 2 Diabetes

Dr. Howard R. Bloom MD's Practice location

Practice At 2200 Ofarrell St

2200 Ofarrell St -
San Francisco, CA 94115
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New patients: 415-202-4172, 415-833-2000, 415-833-4942
Fax: 415-202-4266

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