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Dr. Edward Fred Smith M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Edward Fred Smith M.D.

Ophthalmologist

4/5(16)
11 Plaza St W Brooklyn NY, 11217
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4/5

About

Dr. Edward Smith is an ophthalmologist practicing in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Smith specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Smith 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. Smith 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

Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny 1984

State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine 1984

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Pterygium
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Headaches
  • Glaucoma
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Uveitis
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Strabismus
  • Blepharitis
  • Conjunctivitis

Dr. Edward Fred Smith M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 11 Plaza St W

11 Plaza St W -
Brooklyn, NY 11217
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New patients: 718-638-2020

Dr. Edward Fred Smith M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Smith


4.0

Based on 16 reviews

Dr. Edward Fred Smith M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 16 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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