Dr. Ruth M Mattern MD
Ophthalmologist
1176 Main St Ross Eye Institute Buffalo NY, 14209About
Dr. Ruth Mattern is an ophthalmologist practicing in Buffalo, NY. Dr. Mattern specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Mattern 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. Mattern 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
Harvard Med Sch, Boston Ma 1989
Harvard Medical School 1989
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Corneal Ulcer
- Hives
- Blepharitis
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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