Dr. Ivan A Baumwell M.D.
Ophthalmologist
400 Broad St Suite 2020 Sewickley PA, 15143Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Ivan Baumwell is an ophthalmologist practicing in Sewickley, PA. Dr. Baumwell specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Baumwell 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. Baumwell 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
University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny 1982
University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences 1982
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Birthmark
- Corneal Ulcer
- Migraine
- Chalazion
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Practice At 400 Broad St Suite 2020
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