Dr. Scott M Hartzell MD
Ophthalmologist
137 Jpm Rd Lewisburg PA, 17837About
Dr. Scott Hartzell is an ophthalmologist practicing in Lewisburg, PA. Dr. Hartzell specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hartzell 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. Hartzell 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
MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) 1991
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Bell's Palsy
- Migraine
- Conjunctivitis
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