Dr. Richard T Tschetter M.D.
Ophthalmologist
6601 S Minnesota Ave Suite 200 Sioux Falls SD, 57108About
Dr. Richard Tschetter is an ophthalmologist practicing in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Tschetter specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Tschetter 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. Tschetter 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 1961
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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