Dr. P Brian Machanic MD
Ophthalmologist
53 Fairfax Road Saint Albans VT, 05478About
Dr. P Machanic is an ophthalmologist practicing in Saint Albans, VT. Dr. Machanic specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Machanic 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. Machanic 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 Vt Coll of Med, Burlington Vt 1966
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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