Optometrists in Sitka, AK Accepting Medicare

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Dr. Pamela Michele Steffes, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 222 Tongass Dr, Sitka, AK 99835
Phone: 907-966-8415    Fax: 907-966-8665
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Dr. Wayne T Hagerman, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 700 Katlian St, Ste. C, Sitka, AK 99835
Phone: 907-747-6644    Fax: 907-747-4990
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Wayne T Hagerman Od Pc
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 700 Katlian St Ste C, Sitka, AK 99835
Phone: 907-747-6644    Fax: 907-747-4990

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Optometrists: Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.


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