Dr. Paul Frederick Francke M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1201 Washington St E Suite 203 Charleston WV, 25301About
Dr. Paul Francke is an ophthalmologist practicing in Charleston, WV. Dr. Francke specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Francke 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. Francke 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
Wv Univ Sch of Med, Morgantown Wv 1979
West Virginia University School of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
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