
Dr. David M. O\'Brien, MD, MPH
Ophthalmologist
1055 37th Pl Vero Beach FL, 32960About
Dr. David O\'Brien is an ophthalmologist practicing in Vero Beach, FL. Dr. O\'Brien specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. O\'Brien 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. O\'Brien 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
New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny 1990
New York Medical College 1990
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Blepharitis
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