Dr. Thomas O Burkholder MD
Ophthalmologist
400 N 17th St Suite 101 Allentown PA, 18104About
Dr. Thomas Burkholder is an ophthalmologist practicing in Allentown, PA. Dr. Burkholder specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Burkholder 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. Burkholder 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
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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