Dr. Roger S. Virgile M.D.
Ophthalmologist
312 13th St Franklin PA, 16323About
Dr. Roger Virgile is an ophthalmologist practicing in Franklin, PA. Dr. Virgile specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Virgile 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. Virgile 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 Vt Coll of Med, Burlington Vt 1985
University of Vermont College of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Macular Degeneration
- Headaches
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Tear
- Birthmark
- Strabismus
- Blepharitis
- Conjunctivitis
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