Dr. Mark C Ruchman M.D.
Ophthalmologist | Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
87 Grandview Ave Waterbury CT, 06708About
Dr. Mark Ruchman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Waterbury, CT. Dr. Ruchman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ruchman 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. Ruchman 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
Yale Univ Sch of Med, New Haven Ct 1976
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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