Dr. Ashok R Penmatcha M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1230 E Rusholme St Suite 203 Davenport IA, 52803About
Dr. Ashok Penmatcha is an ophthalmologist practicing in Davenport, IA. Dr. Penmatcha specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Penmatcha 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. Penmatcha 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 Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1993
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1993
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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