Dr. Eric P Purdy M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1 Caylor Nickel Sq Bluffton IN, 46714About
Dr. Eric Purdy is an ophthalmologist practicing in Bluffton, IN. Dr. Purdy specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Purdy 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. Purdy 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
Southern Il Univ Sch Of Med- Springfield Il 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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