Dr. Erik Letko M.D.
Ophthalmologist
8381 Southpark Ln Littleton CO, 80120About
Dr. Erik Letko is an ophthalmologist practicing in Littleton, CO. Dr. Letko specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Letko 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. Letko 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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Charles Univ, Praha 1994
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