Dr. Bruce A Kolbe M.D.
Ophthalmologist
40 Mt Dan Rd Fiskdale MA, 01518About
Dr. Bruce Kolbe is an ophthalmologist practicing in Fiskdale, MA. Dr. Kolbe specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kolbe 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. Kolbe 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
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1964
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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