Dr. David S Lerner M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1815 Francis Lewis Blvd Whitestone NY, 11357About
Dr. David Lerner is an ophthalmologist practicing in Whitestone, NY. Dr. Lerner specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Lerner 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. Lerner 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
Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University 1970
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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