Dr. Jennifer R. Olbum DO
Ophthalmologist
111 Hazel Lane Suite 102 Sewickley PA, 15143About
Dr. Jennifer Olbum is an ophthalmologist practicing in Sewickley, PA. Dr. Olbum specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Olbum 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. Olbum 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
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University 1988
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Migraine
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Richard A Bowers M.D.400 Broad St Sewickley PA 15143
- Dr. Daniel J Nadler Other111 Hazel Lane Sewickley PA 15143
- Dr. Thomas W Uihlein M.D.400 Broad St Sewickley PA 15143
- Dr. Robert Joseph Pavlis MD1099 Ohio River Blvd Sewickley PA 15143
- Dr. Amanda Cook M.D.111 Hazel Lane Sewickley PA 15143
- Dr. Ivan A Baumwell M.D.400 Broad St Sewickley PA 15143