Dr. Eric L Putnoi MD
Ophthalmologist
20 Hope Ave Suite 212 Waltham MA, 02453About
Dr. Eric Putnoi is an ophthalmologist practicing in Waltham, MA. Dr. Putnoi specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Putnoi 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. Putnoi 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
Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 2001
Boston University School of Medicine 2001
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Awards
- 2000 Alpha Omega Alpha, .
- 2005 Chief Resident, Boston Medical Center Ophthalmology
Treatments
- Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma, Ophthalmology (eye Disease) And More
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chalazion
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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