Dr. Bruce B Becker M.D.
Ophthalmologist
5363 Balboa Blvd Encino CA, 91316About
Dr. Bruce Becker is an ophthalmologist practicing in Encino, CA. Dr. Becker specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Becker 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. Becker 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 Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx 1977
Texas A&M University, TX 1977
Baylor College of Medicine
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAwards
- 2010-2012 Southern California Super Doctors
Treatments
- Moles
- Birth Defects
- Birthmark
- Bell's Palsy
- Blepharitis
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- New York Univ MC, Plastics/Reconstructive 1982
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