Dr. Andrew Hinkley Ruzich M.D.
Ophthalmologist
236 W Allegheny Rd Imperial PA, 15126Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Andrew Ruzich is an ophthalmologist practicing in Imperial, PA. Dr. Ruzich specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ruzich 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. Ruzich 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 1987
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1987
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Corneal Ulcer
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
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Practice At 236 W Allegheny Rd
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