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Dr. Douglas B. Babel M.D.
Ophthalmologist
300 State St. Suite 201 Erie PA, 16507About
Dr. Douglas Babel is an ophthalmologist practicing in Erie, PA. Dr. Babel specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Babel 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. Babel 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 Wales in Great Britain 1992
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Edward Matthew Zimm D.O.300 STATE ST ERIE PA 16507
- Dr. Nicholas A Sala D.O.128 W 12th St Erie PA 16501
- Dr. Scott Alan Griffith M.D.2640 W 38th St Erie PA 16506
- Dr. Vincent Michael Imbrogno D.O.2640 ZUCK RD ERIE PA 16506
- Dr. Seth David Fox D.O.128 WEST 12 ST ERIE PA 16501
- Dr. Brent E. Walker M.D.1827 W 38th St Erie PA 16508
Nearest Hospitals
UPMC HAMOTl
201 STATE STREET ERIE PA 16550SAINT VINCENT HOSPITALl
232 WEST 25TH STREET ERIE PA 16544MILLCREEK COMMUNITY HOSPITALl
5515 PEACH STREET ERIE PA 16509