Dr. Athanasios Papakostas M.D.
Ophthalmologist
115 Lincoln St Framingham MA, 01702About
Dr. Athanasios Papakostas is an ophthalmologist practicing in Framingham, MA. Dr. Papakostas specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Papakostas 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. Papakostas 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
University of Athens School of Health Sciences 2010
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Uveitis
- Blepharitis
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