Dr. Richard S Kerstine MD
Ophthalmologist
1945 Cei Drive Cincinnati OH, 45242About
Dr. Richard Kerstine is an ophthalmologist practicing in Cincinnati, OH. Dr. Kerstine specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kerstine 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. Kerstine 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 Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky 1958
University of Louisville School of Medicine 1958
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
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