Dr. Erik Forrest Kruger MD
Ophthalmologist
703 Rutter Ave Kingston PA, 18704About
Dr. Erik Kruger is an ophthalmologist practicing in Kingston, PA. Dr. Kruger specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kruger 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. Kruger 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
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science 1995
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Vitreoretinal Surgery
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Birth Defects
- Type 2 Diabetes
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Member American Society of Retina Specialists
Fellowships
- New York Eye and Ear Retina 2000
- New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, Ophthalmic Research 1999
- Mass Eye & Ear Infirmary, Retina/Vitreous Surgery 2000
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