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Norwich Ophthalmology Group (Main Office - Wawecus Medical Center)79 Wawecus Street, Suite 105, Norwich, CT 06360 map
Dr. Hertz practices comprehensive ophthalmology treating patients with a wide variety of eye diseases, such as cataracts, glaucoma, diabetes, and dry eye.
Norwich Ophthalmology Group (Main Office - Wawecus Medical Center)
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Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Jeffrey A. Hertz is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(860) 886-5999
Address
79 Wawecus Street, Suite 105, Norwich, CT 06360
Office Hours
| Open | Lunch | Close | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | ||
| Tue | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | ||
| Wed | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | ||
| Thu | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | ||
| Fri | 12:00 - 1:00 pm |
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- United Healthcare
Bio
Abbreviated Curriculum VitaeCollege:
University of Pennsylvania, BA in Biology 1974New York Medical College MD 1977Long Island Jewish Hillside Medical CenterInternal Medicine Internship and Residency 1977-79SUNY Downstate Medical CenterOphthalmology Residency 1979-1982Board Certification 1983 American Board of OphthalmologyFellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Hospital Affiliations:
1982 to present William Backus HospitalSenior Attending in Ophthalmology 2002 to presentConstitution Eye Surgery Center EastOphthalmic Surgeon and Medical Director
Medical Society Memberships:
New England Ophthalmologic SocietyCT State Medical SocietyNew London County Medical Society ASCRSAmerican Academy of OphthalmologyAmerican Medical Association
Other Interests:
Founding Member of MD Health PlanCT State Medical Society Independent Practice AssociationServed for 10 years as Treasurer and Vice President of CSMS IPAHead of Quality Assurance CommitteeFounding Member of Lake of Isles Golf Club
Clinic Interests:
General OphthalmologySmall Incision Cataract Surgery
Specialty
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Ophthalmology
As an ophthalmologist in CT, Dr. Jeffrey Hertz is trained to diagnose, treat, and manage diseases or trauma of the eye. Dr. Hertz may treat conditions such as glaucoma, corneal tumors, cataracts, retinal disorders, conjunctivitis, astigmatism and ocular tumors. Treatments may include the prescription of medication or surgeries such as corrective surgery (e.g. LASIK), cataract surgery, or glaucoma surgery.
Special Interests
- General Ophthalmology
- Small Incision Cataract Surgery
Education & Training
Medical School
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New York Medical College
MD • 1977
Residency
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SUNY Downstate Medical Center • Brooklyn, NY
Residency in Ophthalmology • 1979 - 1982
Awards & Honors
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Fellow
American Academy of Ophthalmology -
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology • 1983
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
Latest Ophthalmology News
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Another Dry Eye Harm: Slowed ReadingAmy Norton, HealthDay Reporter, Nov 20, 2018 at 2:00 PM
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Change Within the Eye May Be Early Warning for Macular DegenerationRobert Preidt, Nov 9, 2018 at 4:00 PM
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Smartphones, Summer Birth Could Raise Kids' Odds for NearsightednessSteven Reinberg, HealthDay Reporter, Nov 7, 2018 at 6:00 AM