Dr. Arnold Barry Popkin M.D.
Ophthalmologist
3042 Berkmar Dr Charlottesville VA, 22901About
Dr. Arnold Popkin is an ophthalmologist practicing in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Popkin specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Popkin 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. Popkin 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
Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania 1961
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1961
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