Dr. Harjit S Athwal M.D.
Ophthalmologist
14 Mule Rd Suite 1 Toms River NJ, 08755Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Harjit Athwal is an ophthalmologist practicing in Toms River, NJ. Dr. Athwal specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Athwal 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. Athwal 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
Umdnj-Robt W Johnson Med Sch- New Brunswick Nj 1986
University of Medicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johns 1986
University of Medicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johnson Med 1986
Rutgers 1986
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Presbyopia
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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