Dr. Esther Michelle Bowie MD
Ophthalmologist
500 University Dr Hershey PA, 17033About
Dr. Esther Bowie is an ophthalmologist practicing in Hershey, PA. Dr. Bowie specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Bowie 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. Bowie 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
Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of The West Indies (Jamaica) MD
Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of The West Indies (Jamaica) 1996
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Vitreoretinal Surgery, Retina Problems (vitreoretinal Diseases), Surgical Procedures And More
Professional Memberships
- Member American Society of Retina Specialists
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Univ Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Retina/Vitreous Surgery 2002
- Retina/Vitrious, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics 2004
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