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Dr. Bernhard Heersink MD

Ophthalmologist

4/5(12)
21 Highland Ave Suite #1 Newburyport MA, 01950
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4/5

About

Dr. Bernhard Heersink is an ophthalmologist practicing in Newburyport, MA. Dr. Heersink specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Heersink 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. Heersink 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

Schulich School of Medicine And Dentistry 1968

The University of Western Ontario - Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry 1969

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 50 years of experience

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Rosacea
  • Glaucoma
  • Shingles
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Blepharitis
  • Chalazion
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Dry Eye Syndrome

Dr. Bernhard Heersink MD's Practice location

Dr. Bernhard Heersink, MD

21 Highland Ave Suite #1 -
Newburyport, MA 01950
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New patients: 978-462-8751
Fax: 978-462-8920

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Patient Experience with Dr. Heersink


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Dr. Bernhard Heersink MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 12 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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