Dr. Vicki Shangraw Kvedar MD
Ophthalmologist
467 Main St Melrose MA, 02176About
Dr. Vicki Kvedar is an ophthalmologist practicing in Melrose, MA. Dr. Kvedar specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kvedar 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. Kvedar 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
Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1987
Boston University School of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Blepharitis
- Conjunctivitis
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