Dr. Nicholas Engelbrecht M.D.
Ophthalmologist
4921 Parkview Pl Suite 12b Saint Louis MO, 63110About
Dr. Nicholas Engelbrecht is an ophthalmologist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Engelbrecht specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Engelbrecht 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. Engelbrecht 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.
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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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