Dr. Richard Franklin Tignor M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1413 Campbell St Williamsport PA, 17701About
Dr. Richard Tignor is an ophthalmologist practicing in Williamsport, PA. Dr. Tignor specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Tignor 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. Tignor 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
Univ of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1962
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1962
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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