Dr. Matthew D Gearinger M.D.
Ophthalmologist
601 Elmwood Ave Box 659 Rochester NY, 14642About
Dr. Matthew Gearinger is an ophthalmologist practicing in Rochester, NY. Dr. Gearinger specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Gearinger 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. Gearinger 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 Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1997
University of Michigan Medical School 1997
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
- Uveitis
- Birth Defects
- Strabismus
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
Fellowships
- Duke University Medical Center 2001
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