Dr. Ramakrishna Ratnakaram MD
Ophthalmologist
6637 Main St Buffalo NY, 14221Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Ramakrishna Ratnakaram is an ophthalmologist practicing in Buffalo, NY. Dr. Ratnakaram specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ratnakaram 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. Ratnakaram 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
Ross Univ- Sch Of Med & Vet Med- Roseau- Dominica 1997
Ross University School of Medicine 1997
Foreign
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
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Practice At 6637 Main St
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