
Dr. Howard R. Bloom MD
Ophthalmologist
2200 Ofarrell St San Francisco CA, 94115About
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
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
Dr. Howard R. Bloom MD's Practice location
Practice At 2200 Ofarrell St
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