Dr. Eric Postel M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2100 Erwin Rd Durham NC, 27710Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Eric Postel is an ophthalmologist practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Postel specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Postel 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. Postel 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
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1991
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Vitreoretinal Surgery, Retina Surgery, Diabetic Retinopathy And More
Professional Memberships
- Member American Society of Retina Specialists
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Eye Institute, Medical College of Wisconsin, Vitreoretinal Surgery and Disease, WI, USA 1996
- Medical College of Wisconsin, Retina/Vitreous Surgery 1995
- Vitroretinal Surgery and Diseases, Eye Institute, Medical College of Wisconsin 1995
- Vitroretinal Surgery and Diseases, Duke University Medical Center 1996
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DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
PO BOX 3814 DUMC ERWIN RD DURHAM NC 27710DUKE REGIONAL HOSPITALl
3643 N ROXBORO ROAD DURHAM NC 27704