Dr. Richard E Roth DO
Ophthalmologist
124 Bloomingdale Ave Wayne PA, 19087About
Dr. Richard Roth is an ophthalmologist practicing in Wayne, PA. Dr. Roth specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Roth 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. Roth 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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