Dr. Patricia Anne Ecker MD
Ophthalmologist
11 Woodland Rd Madison CT, 06443About
Dr. Patricia Ecker is an ophthalmologist practicing in Madison, CT. Dr. Ecker specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ecker 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. Ecker 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.
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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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