Dr. Mark Silverberg, MD
Ophthalmologist
4151 Foothill Rd Santa Barbara CA, 93110About
Dr. Mark Silverberg is an ophthalmologist practicing in Santa Barbara, CA. Dr. Silverberg specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Silverberg 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. Silverberg 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
Univ of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca 1995
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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