Dr. David B Birnbaum MD
Ophthalmologist
127 S Richview Rd Clarksville TN, 37043About
Dr. David Birnbaum is an ophthalmologist practicing in Clarksville, TN. Dr. Birnbaum specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Birnbaum 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. Birnbaum 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
Med Coll of Ga Sch of Med, Augusta Ga 1986
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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