
Dr. Joan P Draper MD
Ophthalmologist
17 Cove Rd Brookfield CT, 06804About
Dr. Joan Draper is an ophthalmologist practicing in Brookfield, CT. Dr. Draper specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Draper 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. Draper 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.
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