Dr. Pranjal Thakuria M.D.
Ophthalmologist
150 E Manning St Providence RI, 02906About
Dr. Pranjal Thakuria is an ophthalmologist practicing in Cambridge, MA. Dr. Thakuria specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Thakuria 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. Thakuria 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
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 2004
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
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