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Dr. Charles Stephen Foster M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1440 MAIN STREET WALTHAM MA, 02451About
Dr. Charles Foster is an ophthalmologist practicing in Cambridge, MA. Dr. Foster specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Foster 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. Foster 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.
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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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