Dr. Utham Balachandran OD
Optometrist
1200 W Godfrey Ave Philadelphia PA, 19141About
Dr. Utham Balachandran is an optometrist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Balachandran specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Balachandran performs eye exams, tests vision, corrects vision by prescribing eye glasses or contacts, detects certain eye disorders and manages and treats vision problems. Optometrists often work closely with ophthalmologists who may need to further treat patients with surgical procedures.
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