Joel Palko, Ophthalmologist
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Joel Palko

Ophthalmologist

1 Medical Center Drive Morgantown WV, 26505
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Dr. Joel Palko is an ophthalmologist practicing in Morgantown, WV. Dr. Palko specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Palko 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. Palko 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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Morgantown, WV 26505
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