Dr. Peter J. Branden M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1201 W Main St Suite 100 Waterbury CT, 06708Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Peter Branden is an ophthalmologist practicing in Waterbury, CT. Dr. Branden specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Branden 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. Branden 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 1985
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 1985
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anterior Segment Eye Disorders, Argon Laser, Cataract Surgery And More
- Cataracts
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Macular Hole
- Birth Defects
- Strabismus
- Presbyopia
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Dry Eye Syndrome
Professional Memberships
- Member New Haven Community Medical Group (NHCMG)
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Univ Miami-B Palmer Eye Inst, Glaucoma 1990
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