Dr. Franco Recchia MD
Ophthalmologist
3601 Tvc Nashville TN, 37232About
Dr. Franco Recchia is an ophthalmologist practicing in Nashville, TN. Dr. Recchia specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Recchia 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. Recchia 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.
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Vitreoretinal Surgery
Professional Memberships
- Member American Society of Retina Specialists
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Univ Pennsylvania, Ophthalmic Research 2000
- Beaumont Health System, Retina/Vitreous Surgery 2001
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