
Dr. Stephen A Youngwirth MD
Ophthalmologist
50 Staniford St Suite 600 Boston MA, 02114About
Dr. Stephen Youngwirth is an ophthalmologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Youngwirth specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Youngwirth 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. Youngwirth 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
Albany Medical College - Union University 1971
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Multiple Sclerosis (ms)
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Migraine
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
- Graves' Disease
Dr. Stephen A Youngwirth MD's Practice location
Practice At 50 Staniford St Suite 600
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Johanna M. Seddon MD800 Washington Street Boston Massachusetts 02111
- Dr. Nilesh M. Sheth M.D., MPH3 Woodland Road Stoneham Massachusetts 02180
- Dr. Peter A. Rapoza MD50 Staniford Street Boston Massachusetts 02114
- Dr. Seanna Rae Grob MD, MAS243 CHARLES ST BOSTON MA 02114
- Dr. Aisha Traish MD800 Huntington Ave Boston MA 02115
- Dr. Robin F. Steinberg MD172 Cambridge St. Burlington Massachusetts 01803
Nearest Hospitals
SHRINERS' HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN - BOSTON, THEl
51 BLOSSOM STREET BOSTON MA 2114MASSACHUSETTS EYE AND EAR INFIRMARYl
243 CHARLES STREET BOSTON MA 2114MOUNT AUBURN HOSPITALl
330 MOUNT AUBURN STREET CAMBRIDGE MA 2138CAMBRIDGE HEALTH ALLIANCEl
1493 CAMBRIDGE STREET CAMBRIDGE MA 2138FRANCISCAN CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL & REHAB CENTERl
30 WARREN STREET BRIGHTON MA 2135