Dr. Chris Robert Ullrich DO
Ophthalmologist
1351 Jefferson St Suite 110 Washington MO, 63090About
Dr. Chris Ullrich is an ophthalmologist practicing in Washington, MO. Dr. Ullrich specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ullrich 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. Ullrich 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
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine 1992
University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine 1992
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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