Dr. Brett Joseph Karlik M.D.
Ophthalmologist
765 Johnsonburg Rd Saint Marys PA, 15857About
Dr. Brett Karlik is an ophthalmologist practicing in Saint Marys, PA. Dr. Karlik specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Karlik 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. Karlik 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
Duquesne University, J.D. 1999
Drexel University College of Medicine 2003
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chalazion
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