Dr. Peter J Racciato M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1036 N 9th St Stroudsburg PA, 18360About
Dr. Peter Racciato is an ophthalmologist practicing in Stroudsburg, PA. Dr. Racciato specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Racciato 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. Racciato 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 1974
Temple University School of Medicine 1974
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Uveitis
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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