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Dr. William J Sciortino M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2900 Lemay Ferry Rd Suite 120 Saint Louis MO, 63125About
Dr. William Sciortino is an ophthalmologist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Sciortino specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Sciortino 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. Sciortino 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
St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1982
Saint Louis University School of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Migraine
- Blepharitis
- Conjunctivitis
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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