Dr. Thomas George Sharkey MD
Ophthalmologist
703 Rutter Ave Kingston PA, 18704About
Dr. Thomas Sharkey is an ophthalmologist practicing in Kingston, PA. Dr. Sharkey specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Sharkey 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. Sharkey 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
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1977
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1977
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Farsightedness
- Dry Eye Syndrome
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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