
Dr. Charles D Birnbach M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2821 Northup Way Bellevue WA, 98004About
Dr. Charles Birnbach is an ophthalmologist practicing in Bellevue, WA. Dr. Birnbach specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Birnbach 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. Birnbach 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
New York University School of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAwards
- Seattle Super Doctors 2011
Treatments
- Vitreoretinal Surgery
- Eye Problems
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Member American Society of Retina Specialists
Fellowships
- Univ Washington, Retina/Vitreous Surgery 1996
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