Dr. John J Schietroma MD
Ophthalmologist
4700 Union Deposit Rd Suite 230 Harrisburg PA, 17111About
Dr. John Schietroma is an ophthalmologist practicing in Harrisburg, PA. Dr. Schietroma specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Schietroma 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. Schietroma 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
Pa State Univ Coll Of Med- Hershey Pa 1981
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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