Dr. John Samuel Rizzo M.D.
Ophthalmologist
8 Morton Avenue Suite 101 Ridley Park PA, 19078About
Dr. John Rizzo is an ophthalmologist practicing in Ridley Park, PA. Dr. Rizzo specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Rizzo 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. Rizzo 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
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1977
Georgetown University School of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
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