Dr. Janet A Betchkal M.D., P.A.
Ophthalmologist
3 Shircliff Way Suite 134 Jacksonville FL, 32204About
Dr. Janet Betchkal is an ophthalmologist practicing in Jacksonville, FL. Dr. Betchkal specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Betchkal 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. Betchkal 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
Rush Med Coll of Rush Univ, Chicago Il 1983
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center 1983
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Birth Defects
- Type 2 Diabetes
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