Dr. Peter Staiger M.D.
Ophthalmologist
369 New Britain Rd Suite C Berlin CT, 06037About
Dr. Peter Staiger is an ophthalmologist practicing in Bridgeport, CT. Dr. Staiger specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Staiger 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. Staiger 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.
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New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny 1997
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