Dr. Geetha K Athappilly MD
Ophthalmologist
41 Mall Road Lahey Clinic Medical Burlington MA, 01805About
Dr. Geetha Athappilly is an ophthalmologist practicing in Burlington, MA. Dr. Athappilly specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Athappilly 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. Athappilly 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.
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