Cathryn Welch
Ophthalmologist
454 Old Street Rd Suite 204 Peterborough NH, 03458About
Dr. Cathryn Welch is an ophthalmologist practicing in Peterborough, NH. Dr. Welch specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Welch 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. Welch 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 Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne 1983
University of Nebraska College of Medicine 1983
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Blepharitis
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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