Dr. Peter K. Speert M.D.
Ophthalmologist
Lahey Clinic 41 Mall Road Burlington MA, 01805About
Dr. Peter Speert is an ophthalmologist practicing in Burlington, MA. Dr. Speert specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Speert 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. Speert 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
Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny 1981
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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