Dr. Jordan Lawrence Heffez M.D.
Ophthalmologist
6410 Rockledge Dr Suite 400 Bethesda MD, 20817About
Dr. Jordan Heffez is an ophthalmologist practicing in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Heffez specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Heffez 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. Heffez 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
St. George's University School of Medicine 2003
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Lupus
- Migraine
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