Dr. Walter Joseph Baker M.D.
Ophthalmologist
5544 Glass Road Pittsburgh PA, 15205About
Dr. Walter Baker is an ophthalmologist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Baker specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Baker 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. Baker 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
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 1965
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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