Dr. Ralph W Stewart M.D.
Ophthalmologist
501 S 6th St Vincennes IN, 47591About
Dr. Ralph Stewart is an ophthalmologist practicing in Vincennes, IN. Dr. Stewart specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Stewart 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. Stewart 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
In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1968
Indiana University School of Medicine 1968
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Migraine
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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