Dr. Barry C Malloy M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1 Granite Point Dr Suite 100 Reading PA, 19610About
Dr. Barry Malloy is an ophthalmologist practicing in Reading, PA. Dr. Malloy specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Malloy 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. Malloy 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 Ma Med Sch- Worcester Ma 1985
University Of Massachusetts Medical School 1985
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
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