Dr. Maria E Barbe MD
Ophthalmologist
201 E Laurel Blvd Pottsville Pottsville PA, 17901About
Dr. Maria Barbe is an ophthalmologist practicing in Pottsville, PA. Dr. Barbe specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Barbe 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. Barbe 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
Albany Medical College - Union University 1994
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Headaches
- Birth Defects
- Down Syndrome
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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