Dr. Patrick James Kelty M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2424 Century Pl Se Hickory NC, 28602About
Dr. Patrick Kelty is an ophthalmologist practicing in Hickory, NC. Dr. Kelty specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kelty 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. Kelty 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
Univ of Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh 2003
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 2003
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Type 2 Diabetes
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