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Dr. Richard T Tschetter M.D.
Ophthalmologist
832 S MONTANA ST BUTTE MT, 59701About
Dr. Richard Tschetter is an ophthalmologist practicing in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Tschetter specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Tschetter 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. Tschetter 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
Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1961
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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AVERA MCKENNAN HOSPITAL & UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTERl
1325 S CLIFF AVE POST OFFICE BOX 5045 SIOUX FALLS SD 57117AVERA HEART HOSPITAL OF SOUTH DAKOTAl
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400 S CLARK ST BUTTE MT 59701COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF ANACONDAl
401 W PENNSYLVANIA ANACONDA MT 59711