Jennifer Galvin
Ophthalmologist
215 Main Street Westport CT, 06880About
Dr. Jennifer Galvin is an ophthalmologist practicing in Westport, CT. Dr. Galvin specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Galvin 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. Galvin 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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- Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology & Strabismus Yale School of Medicine 2012 - Present
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