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Dr. Albert Baktanian, MD
Ophthalmologist
1030 South Glendale Avenue Suite 505 Glendale California, 91205About
Dr. Albert Baktanian is an ophthalmologist practicing in Glendale, California. Dr. Baktanian specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Baktanian 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. Baktanian 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
MD at Shahid Beheshti University (The National University of Iran)
Shahid Beheshti Univ- Fac Med- Teheran- Iran 1973
National University of Iran / Faculty of Medicine (Jarjani Med Sch) 1971
Medical Center Of Iran 1973
Tbilisi National University 'Gaenati'
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences 1972
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Uveitis
- Strabismus
- Chalazion
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
Internships
- London, England
Fellowships
- VA Long Beach Healthcare System 1983-1984
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
What do you attribute your success to?
- Caring for patients, being professional and treating each patient like family.
Hobbies / Sports
- Exercise, Traveling
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