Dr. Ronald Joseph Scelfo M.D.
Ophthalmologist
253 S Us Highway 1 Jupiter FL, 33469About
Dr. Ronald Scelfo is an ophthalmologist practicing in Jupiter, FL. Dr. Scelfo specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Scelfo 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. Scelfo 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
Mechanical Engineering 1969
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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