Dr. Michael L Szmodis M.D.
Ophthalmologist
482 E Washington St Chambersburg PA, 17201About
Dr. Michael Szmodis is an ophthalmologist practicing in Burlington, VT. Dr. Szmodis specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Szmodis 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. Szmodis 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.
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Georgetown University School of Medicine 2007
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