Dr. Steven D Zelko M.D.
Ophthalmologist
309 W Quinto St Santa Barbara CA, 93105About
Dr. Steven Zelko is an ophthalmologist practicing in Santa Barbara, CA. Dr. Zelko specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Zelko 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. Zelko 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 Hi John A Burns Sch of Med, Honolulu Hi 1985
University of Hawaii 1985
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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