Dr. Deborah R Distefano MD
Ophthalmologist
1801 Gunbarrel Rd Chattanooga TN, 37421About
Dr. Deborah Distefano is an ophthalmologist practicing in Chattanooga, TN. Dr. Distefano specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Distefano 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. Distefano 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
Medical College of Wisconsin 1976
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Blepharitis
- Nearsightedness
- Dry Eye Syndrome
Dr. Deborah R Distefano MD's Practice location
Practice At 1801 Gunbarrel Rd
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