Dr. Elizabeth P Simmons MD
Ophthalmologist
263 Farmington Ave Uconn Medical Group/ Farmington CT, 06030About
Dr. Elizabeth Simmons is an ophthalmologist practicing in Farmington, CT. Dr. Simmons specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Simmons 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. Simmons 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
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1998
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Awards
- 1993 Phi Beta Kappa
- 1994 Harvey Baker Fellowship
- 2002 National Eye Institute Arvo Travel Grant
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Tear
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Presbyopia
- Nearsightedness
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Joslin Diabetes Center, Medical Retina 2005
- Joslin Diabetes Center, Fellow 2005
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