Michael A. Farbowitz, MD is one of the only fellowship-trained refractive surgeons in the area. He is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the Johns Hopkins University. He attended NYU School of Medicine and served his residency in Ophthalmology at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Dr. Farbowitz then performed a specialized fellowship in laser vision correction and advanced cataract surgery techniques at the prestigious Jules Stein Eye Institute at UCLA.
Dr. Farbowitz has published extensively, co-authored a textbook on ophthalmic surgery, and presented his research at national meetings. He is a member of numerous local and national societies, and has been named one of Americas top ophthalmologists.
Short Hills Ophthalmology, founded in 1948, is the oldest and largest eye care group in the area. We provide comprehensive adult and pediatric eye care, including bladeless LASIK laser vision correction, small incision cataract surgery, and in-office laser procedures for diabetes and glaucoma. The practice has a full service optical dispensary on premises and stocks the latest in contact lenses.
Primary Specialty
Ophthalmologist
GenderMale
EducationNew York Univ Sch Of Med, New York Ny 10016
TrainingLong Island Jewish Med Ctr, Ophthalmology; Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
ServicesWe provide comprehensive adult and pediatric eye care, including bladeless custom LASIK laser vision correction, small incision and laser cataract surgery, and in-office laser procedures for diabetes and glaucoma. The practice has a full service optical dispensary on premises and stocks the latest in contact lenses.