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Dr. Andrea Knellinger Sawchyn MD
Ophthalmologist
840 Walnut St Suite 1110 Philadelphia PA, 19107About
My ophthalmology specialty includes treatment of cataracts, ocular hypertension (pressure in eyes) and all forms of glaucoma. I decided to become a doctor after working for an ophthalmologist during ... ...
Education and Training
Ohio State University College of Medicine And Public Health,Columbus, Ohio, United States 2005
Ohio State University College of Medicine 2005
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataract Surgery, Eye Problems, Glaucoma And More
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Uveitis
- Birth Defects
- Type 2 Diabetes
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Wills Eye Hospital, Glaucoma 2009
- Ophthalmology/Glaucoma: Wills Eye Institute 2009
Dr. Andrea Knellinger Sawchyn MD's Practice location
Practice At 840 Walnut St Suite 1110
840 Walnut St Suite 1110 -Philadelphia, PA 19107Get Direction
Practice At 915 Olentangy River Rd Suite 5000
915 Olentangy River Rd Suite 5000 -Columbus, OH 43212Get Direction
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