Ophthalmology Doctors in Parsippany, NJ Accepting Medicare

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Dr. James M Hirschfeld, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3799 Rte 46 E, Ste 300 Hilltop Plaza, Parsippany, NJ 07054
Phone: 973-331-0300    Fax: 973-331-9777

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New Treatment for Chronic Head Pain

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Ophthalmology: An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.


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