Dr. Jean C Harwick M.D.
Ophthalmologist
4815 Liberty Ave M-25 Pittsburgh PA, 15224About
Dr. Jean Harwick is an ophthalmologist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Harwick specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Harwick 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. Harwick 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
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1980
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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