Dr. Kristen Carver Zeller MD
Ophthalmologist
National Naval Medical Center Department Of Ophtha Bethesda MD, 20814About
Dr. Kristen Zeller is an ophthalmologist practicing in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Zeller specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Zeller 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. Zeller 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
USUHS F E HEBERT SCH OF MED 1989
Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda, Md, United States 1989
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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