Dr. Saraswathy Ramanathan M.D.
Ophthalmologist
4940 Eastern Ave Baltimore MD, 21224About
Dr. Saraswathy Ramanathan is an ophthalmologist practicing in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Ramanathan specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ramanathan 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. Ramanathan 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
Univ of Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa 1992
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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