Dr. Dominick A Benedetto MD
Ophthalmologist
124 Avenue B Bayonne NJ, 07002About
Dr. Dominick Benedetto is an ophthalmologist practicing in Bayonne, NJ. Dr. Benedetto specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Benedetto 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. Benedetto 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 Fl Coll of Med, Gainesville Fl 1975
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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