Dr. John T Fisher M.D.
Ophthalmologist
507 Locust Ln State College PA, 16801About
Dr. John Fisher is an ophthalmologist practicing in State College, PA. Dr. Fisher specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Fisher 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. Fisher 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 1957
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1957
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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