Dr. Allison J Brucker M.D.
Ophthalmologist
51 N/ 39th Street Scheie Eye Institute Philadelphia PA, 19104About
Dr. Allison Brucker is an ophthalmologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Brucker specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Brucker 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. Brucker 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
Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania 2001
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 2001
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Floaters, Glaucoma, Red Eye And More
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Blepharitis
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