Dr. Joseph Leroy Calkins M.D.
Ophthalmologist
202 Butler Ave Lancaster PA, 17601About
Dr. Joseph Calkins is an ophthalmologist practicing in Lancaster, PA. Dr. Calkins specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Calkins 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. Calkins 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 Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1970
University of Mi Med Sch 1970
University of Michigan Medical School 1970
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Macular Degeneration
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Strabismus
- Migraine
- Presbyopia
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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