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Dr. Peter B Wittstein MD
Ophthalmologist
2254 Olympic St Springfield OH, 45503About
Dr. Peter Wittstein is an ophthalmologist practicing in Springfield, OH. Dr. Wittstein specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Wittstein 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. Wittstein 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
Univ Of Ct Sch Of Med- Farmington Ct 1978
University of Connecticut School of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
Dr. Peter B Wittstein MD's Practice location
Practice At 2254 Olympic St
2254 Olympic St -Springfield, OH 45503Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Trent Joseph Carroll MD2254 Olympic St Springfield OH 45503
- Dr. Jerry Keith Shell MD2254 Olympic St Springfield OH 45503
Nearest Hospitals
SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
100 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE SPRINGFIELD OH 45504MERCY MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
904 SCIOTO STREET URBANA OH 43078