Dr. Robert T Bechtel M.D.
Ophthalmologist
600 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd Altoona PA, 16602About
Dr. Robert Bechtel is an ophthalmologist practicing in Altoona, PA. Dr. Bechtel specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Bechtel 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. Bechtel 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
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1991
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1991
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Birth Defects
- Strabismus
- Hyperthyroidism
- Chalazion
- Catarac
- Conjunctivitis
- Graves' Disease
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