Dr. Chetankumar B Patel M.D.
Ophthalmologist
7101 Guilford Dr Suite 201 Frederick MD, 21704About
Dr. Chetankumar Patel is an ophthalmologist practicing in Frederick, MD. Dr. Patel specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Patel 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. Patel 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 Florida College of Medicine 2000
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Immunology, Vitreoretinal Surgery, Retina Problems (vitreoretinal Diseases) And More
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Shingles
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Migraine
Professional Memberships
- Member American Society of Retina Specialists
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Univ Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Retina/Vitreous Surgery 2004
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