Dr. Thomas Bochow M.D., M.P.H.
Ophthalmologist
2440 E 5th St Tyler TX, 75701About
Dr. Thomas Bochow is an ophthalmologist practicing in Tyler, TX. Dr. Bochow specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Bochow 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. Bochow 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
Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1988
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
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