Dr. Jay Egolf M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1400 Gay St Portsmouth OH, 45662About
Dr. Jay Egolf is an ophthalmologist practicing in Portsmouth, OH. Dr. Egolf specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Egolf 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. Egolf 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
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 2000
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Tear
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Birthmark
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