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Barry Scher, MD

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Dr. Barry Scher, MD
Dr. Barry Scher, MD
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Office
480 Fourth Ave
Ste 201
Chula Vista, CA 91910
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Specialties

  • Ophthalmology

Expertise

  • Ophthalmology

Hospital Affiliations

Languages

Spanish, English

Specialties

  • Ophthalmology

Biography

Dr. Scher has been practicing medicine since 1970 and was board certified in Ophthalmology in 1977. Dr. Scher received his medical degree from the New York University School of Medicine in 1970. He served his internship specializing in Medicine at Jackson Memorial Hospital and served his residency specializing in Ophthalmology at New York University Medical Center, New York. He completed his fellowship training in Retinal Diseases at New York University Medical Center, New York in 1977. Dr. Scher is also a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha-Omega-Alpha Honor Societies. He was also the former president of the San Diego Eye Bank.

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology, 1977

Medical Education

  • New York University School of Medicine, MD, 1970

Internships

  • University of Miami - Jackson Memorial Hospital, Internship-Surgery, 1971

Residencies

  • New York University Medical Center, Ophthalmology, 1976

Fellowships

  • New York University Medical Center, Retinal Ophthalmology, 1977
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