Dr. Ronald J Gailun MD
Ophthalmologist
299 Carew St Suite 119 Springfield MA, 01104About
Dr. Ronald Gailun is an ophthalmologist practicing in Springfield, MA. Dr. Gailun specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Gailun 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. Gailun 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
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1974
Georgetown University School of Medicine 1974
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
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