Dr. Christopher James Patitsas M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1227 Warm Springs Ave Suite 303 Huntingdon PA, 16652About
Dr. Christopher Patitsas is an ophthalmologist practicing in Huntingdon, PA. Dr. Patitsas specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Patitsas 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. Patitsas 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
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine 1986
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
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