Dr. Hugh E Berckmueller MD
Ophthalmologist
704 Thimble Shoals Blvd #100 Newport News VA, 23606About
Dr. Hugh Berckmueller is an ophthalmologist practicing in Newport News, VA. Dr. Berckmueller specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Berckmueller 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. Berckmueller 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 Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh 1996
University of Cincinnati / Main Campus 1996
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 1996
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Lupus
- Migraine
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
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