Dr. Mervyn R Stein MD
Ophthalmologist
950 Northgate Dr Suite 209 San Rafael CA, 94903About
Dr. Mervyn Stein is an ophthalmologist practicing in San Rafael, CA. Dr. Stein specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Stein 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. Stein 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
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University 1963
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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