Dr. Steven Hunter MD
Ophthalmologist
641 Farmington Ave Bristol CT, 06010About
Dr. Steven Hunter is an ophthalmologist practicing in Bristol, CT. Dr. Hunter specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hunter 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. Hunter 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
Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny 1974
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 1974
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chalazion
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