
Dr. Steven C. Thornquist M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2 Corporate Dr Suite 112 Trumbull CT, 06611About
Dr. Steven Thornquist is an ophthalmologist practicing in Trumbull, CT. Dr. Thornquist specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Thornquist 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. Thornquist 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
Univ of Az Coll of Med, Tucson Az 1988
University of Arizona College of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Headaches
- Birth Defects
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Temple University/St Christopher's
- Temple Univ, Pediatric Ophth 1996
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