Dr. Stacey L Ackerman MD
Ophthalmologist
1703 S Broad St Philadelphia PA, 19148About
Dr. Stacey Ackerman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Ackerman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ackerman 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. Ackerman 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 at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences 1981
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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