Dr. Peter J Kelly MD
Ophthalmologist
1504 N Main St Palmer MA, 01069About
Dr. Peter Kelly is an ophthalmologist practicing in Palmer, MA. Dr. Kelly specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kelly 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. Kelly 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
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1976
Georgetown University School of Medicine 1976
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Ophthalmology (eye Disease), Cataract Surgery With Lens Replacement
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Chalazion
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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