Dr. Basilio Kalpakian M.D.
Ophthalmologist
590 Court St Keene NH, 03431About
Dr. Basilio Kalpakian is an ophthalmologist practicing in Keene, NH. Dr. Kalpakian specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kalpakian 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. Kalpakian 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 California 1985
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
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