Dr. Christopher R Zieker MD
Ophthalmologist
14 Mountain Ledge Dr Suite 2 Gansevoort NY, 12831About
Dr. Christopher Zieker is an ophthalmologist practicing in Gansevoort, NY. Dr. Zieker specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Zieker 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. Zieker 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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