Dr. Dana F Graichen M.D.
Ophthalmologist
272 Cottage St Sanford ME, 04073About
Dr. Dana Graichen is an ophthalmologist practicing in Sanford, ME. Dr. Graichen specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Graichen 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. Graichen 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
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1983
Tufts University School of Medicine 1983
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
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