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Dr. Robert T Bechtel M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Robert T Bechtel M.D.

Ophthalmologist

5/5(47)
501 Howard Ave Suite F1 Altoona PA, 16601
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5/5

About

Dr. Robert Bechtel is an ophthalmologist practicing in Altoona, PA. Dr. Bechtel specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Bechtel 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. Bechtel 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

Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1991

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1991

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Headaches
  • Glaucoma
  • Birth Defects
  • Strabismus
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Chalazion
  • Catarac
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Graves' Disease

Dr. Robert T Bechtel M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 501 Howard Ave Suite F1

501 Howard Ave Suite F1 -
Altoona, PA 16601
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New patients: 814-946-0821
Fax: 814-941-2520

Practice At 600 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd

600 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd -
Altoona, PA 16602
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New patients: 814-946-0821
Fax: 814-941-2520

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Patient Experience with Dr. Bechtel


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Dr. Robert T Bechtel M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 47 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Head southwest on Howard Avenue 920 ft
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UPMC ALTOONAl

620 HOWARD AVENUE ALTOONA PA 16601

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TYRONE HOSPITALl

187 HOSPITAL DRIVE TYRONE PA 16686

Head southwest on Howard Avenue 920 ft
Turn left onto 8th Street 2383 ft
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Continue straight onto East 6th Avenue (PA 764) 458 ft
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UPMC ALTOONAl

620 HOWARD AVENUE ALTOONA PA 16601

Head southwest on Pleasant Valley Boulevard (US 220 Business) 422 ft
Turn right onto South 7th Street 971 ft
Continue slightly left onto Carl Avenue 466 ft
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Continue straight onto 8th Street 1518 ft
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NASON HOSPITALl

105 NASON DRIVE ROARING SPRING PA 16673

Head southwest on Pleasant Valley Boulevard (US 220 Business) 5205 ft
Turn left onto 17th Street 2515 ft
Take the ramp on the right towards I 99 South 2307 ft
Merge left onto I 99 9.3 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards PA 36 5154 ft
Continue straight onto PA 164 3.0 mi
Turn left onto Nason Drive 1077 ft
You have arrived at your destination

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TYRONE HOSPITALl

187 HOSPITAL DRIVE TYRONE PA 16686

Head southwest on Pleasant Valley Boulevard (US 220 Business) 422 ft
Turn left onto South 7th Street 667 ft
Turn left onto Valley View Boulevard (US 220 Business) 2528 ft
Continue straight onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard (US 220 Business) 4.1 mi
Continue right onto PA 764 3220 ft
Take the ramp on the left towards I 99 North 1566 ft
Merge left onto I 99 8.6 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards PA 453: Tyrone 2093 ft
Keep right at the fork 800 ft
Continue straight onto East 10th Street 448 ft
Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue (US 220 Business) 1923 ft
Turn left onto West 14th Street (PA 453) 1047 ft
Continue right onto Lincoln Avenue (PA 453) 516 ft
Turn left onto West 15th Street (PA 453) 1968 ft
Turn left onto Clay Avenue 1620 ft
Turn right onto Hospital Drive 763 ft
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16.4 miSee direction