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Dr. Theodore N Isseks MD
Ophthalmologist
5518 State Route 55 Liberty NY, 12754About
Dr. Theodore Isseks is an ophthalmologist practicing in Liberty, NY. Dr. Isseks specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Isseks 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. Isseks 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
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1972
Tufts University School of Medicine 1972
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
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