Dr. Ann Barker-griffith M.D.
Ophthalmologist
550 Harrison St Suite 340 Syracuse NY, 13202About
Dr. Ann Barker-griffith is an ophthalmologist practicing in Syracuse, NY. Dr. Barker-griffith specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Barker-griffith 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. Barker-griffith 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
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 1968
Drexel University College of Medicine
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Treatments
- Glaucoma
- Corneal Ulcer
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