Dr. David Allen Schlessinger M.D.
Ophthalmologist
75 Froehlich Farm Blvd Woodbury NY, 11797About
Dr. David Schlessinger is an ophthalmologist practicing in Woodbury, NY. Dr. Schlessinger specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Schlessinger 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. Schlessinger 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 Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa 1988
University of Pittsburgh / Main Campus 1988
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Multiple Sclerosis (ms)
- Birthmark
- Bell's Palsy
- Strabismus
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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