Dr. Alan R Ecker MD
Ophthalmologist
11 Woodland Rd Madison CT, 06443About
Dr. Alan Ecker is an ophthalmologist practicing in Madison, CT. Dr. Ecker specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ecker 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. Ecker 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
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) 1980
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataract Surgery, Strabismus, Diabetic Retinopathy And More
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
Professional Memberships
- Member New Haven Community Medical Group (NHCMG)
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Dr. Alan R Ecker MD's Practice location
Practice At 11 Woodland Rd
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