Dr. Chad Baker MD
Ophthalmologist
701 N 1st St Springfield IL, 62702About
Dr. Chad Baker is an ophthalmologist practicing in Tampa, FL. Dr. Baker specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Baker 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. Baker 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
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine 2008
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- Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
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