Dr. Michael A Pachtman M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1331 N 7th Street Suite 100 Phoenix AZ, 85006About
Dr. Michael Pachtman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Pachtman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Pachtman 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. Pachtman 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 Ky Coll of Med, Lexington Ky 1978
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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