
Dr. Beth A Handwerger M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1800 E Lancaster Ave Paoli PA, 19301About
Dr. Beth Handwerger is an ophthalmologist practicing in Paoli, PA. Dr. Handwerger specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Handwerger 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. Handwerger 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 Rochester Sch of Med & Dentistry, Rochester Ny 1996
Univ Of Rochester Sch Of Med & Dentistry 1996
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 1996
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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