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The retinal specialist i see is a dnb and fmrf. what are these degrees? and are they equivalent to an eye md?
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Unknown abreviations: These abbreviations, dnb and fmrf, having no meaning in the U.S. Ask you doctor or his/her staff about their qualifications.
Answered 4/13/2018
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Probably similar: From wikipedia: "diplomate of national board (dnb) is the title awarded by the national board of examinations (nbe), an autonomous academic body under the ministry of health and family welfare, government of india to candidates who successfully complete their postgraduate or postdoctoral medical education under it." not sure what fmrf is, but some eye specialists from india have it....
Answered 5/3/2019
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