Dr. Jitka L Zobal-ratner M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1220 New Scotland Rd Suite 202 Slingerlands NY, 12159About
Dr. Jitka Zobal-ratner is an ophthalmologist practicing in Slingerlands, NY. Dr. Zobal-ratner specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Zobal-ratner 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. Zobal-ratner 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
Albany Medical College - Union University 1988
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cerebral Palsy
- Birth Defects
- Strabismus
- Nearsightedness
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