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Dr. Charles J Oestrich M.D.
Ophthalmologist
63 Broad St Milford CT, 06460About
Dr. Charles Oestrich is an ophthalmologist practicing in Milford, CT. Dr. Oestrich specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Oestrich 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. Oestrich 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
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1975
Washington Center / School of Medicine 1975
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine 1975
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Retinal Detachment
- Uveitis
- Birthmark
- Corneal Ulcer
- Blepharitis
- Conjunctivitis
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MILFORD HOSPITAL, INCl
300 SEASIDE AVENUE MILFORD CT 6460BRIDGEPORT HOSPITALl
267 GRANT STREET BRIDGEPORT CT 6610