Dr. Stephen R Griebel MD
Ophthalmologist
81 Hillcrest Dr Punxsutawney PA, 15767About
Dr. Stephen Griebel is an ophthalmologist practicing in Punxsutawney, PA. Dr. Griebel specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Griebel 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. Griebel 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
Drexel University College of Medicine 1995
HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE 1995
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Headaches
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Multiple Sclerosis (ms)
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Birthmark
- Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' Disease
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