Dr. Brett B Ernst MD
Ophthalmologist
2509 N Front St Harrisburg PA, 17110About
Dr. Brett Ernst is an ophthalmologist practicing in Harrisburg, PA. Dr. Ernst specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ernst 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. Ernst 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
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1987
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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