Dr. Deborah S Eappen M.D.
Ophthalmologist
230 Worcester Hvma/dept. Of Ophtha Wellesley Hills MA, 02481About
Dr. Deborah Eappen is an ophthalmologist practicing in Wellesley Hills, MA. Dr. Eappen specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Eappen 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. Eappen 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
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1991
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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