Mr. John G Petty MD
Ophthalmologist
2423 E Main Suite 4 Cortez CO, 81321About
Dr. John Petty is an ophthalmologist practicing in Cortez, CO. Dr. Petty specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Petty 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. Petty 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 Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca 1992
University of California 1992
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
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