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Dr. Athanasios Papakostas M.D.
Ophthalmologist
17 THE BOULEVARD SAINT LOUIS SAINT LOUIS MO, 63117About
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
Dr. Athanasios Papakostas M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 115 Lincoln St
115 Lincoln St -Framingham, MA 01702Get Direction
Practice At 243 Charles St
243 Charles St -Boston, MA 02114Get Direction
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- Dr. Michael G Gabel MD6400 Clayton Rd Saint Louis MO 63117
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Nearest Hospitals
MARLBOROUGH HOSPITALl
157 UNION STREET MARLBOROUGH MA 1752TUFTS MEDICAL CENTERl
800 WASHINGTON STREET BOSTON MA 2111SHRINERS' HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN - BOSTON, THEl
51 BLOSSOM STREET BOSTON MA 2114SSM HEALTH ST MARY'S HOSPITAL - ST LOUISl
6420 CLAYTON RD RICHMOND HEIGHTS MO 63117ST LOUIS CHILDRENS HOSPITALl
ONE CHILDRENS PLACE SAINT LOUIS MO 63110