Dr. Robert M Budd M.D.
Ophthalmologist
501 Howard Ave Suite F1 Altoona PA, 16601About
Dr. Robert Budd is an ophthalmologist practicing in Altoona, PA. Dr. Budd specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Budd 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. Budd 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
Univ of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa 1983
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 1983
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
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