
Dr. Philip Andrew Fraterrigo
Ophthalmologist
700 Mcclellan St St. Clare's Medical Schenectady NY, 12304About
Dr. Philip Fraterrigo is an ophthalmologist practicing in Schenectady, NY. Dr. Fraterrigo specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Fraterrigo 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. Fraterrigo 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
Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi 1968
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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