Dr. Richard J Leo M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1 Caylor Nickel Sq Bluffton IN, 46714About
Dr. Richard Leo is an ophthalmologist practicing in Bluffton, IN. Dr. Leo specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Leo 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. Leo 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 Michigan Medical School 1980
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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