Dr. Leigh J Lachman MD
Ophthalmologist
307 E 49th St New York NY, 10017About
Dr. Leigh Lachman is an ophthalmologist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Lachman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Lachman 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. Lachman 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
University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny 1978
University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences 1978
Board Certification
OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto
Plastic SurgeryAmerican Board of Plastic SurgeryABPS
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