Dr. Savvas John Saragas M.D.
Ophthalmologist
413 Highland Ave Somerville MA, 02144About
Dr. Savvas Saragas is an ophthalmologist practicing in Somerville, MA. Dr. Saragas specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Saragas 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. Saragas 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
Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1980
Boston University School of Medicine 1980
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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