Dr. Richard Burgett MD
Ophthalmologist
200 W 103rd St Suite 2020 Indianapolis IN, 46290About
Dr. Richard Burgett is an ophthalmologist practicing in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Burgett specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Burgett 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. Burgett 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
In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1992
Indiana University School of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Moles
- Birth Defects
- Birthmark
- Hyperthyroidism
- Chalazion
- Graves' Disease
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