Dr. Theophilus O Chukwueke M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2801 Macarthur Dr Suite B Orange TX, 77630About
Dr. Theophilus Chukwueke is an ophthalmologist practicing in Orange, TX. Dr. Chukwueke specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Chukwueke 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. Chukwueke 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
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1990
Temple University School of Medicine 1990
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Birth Defects
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
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