Dr. Michael A Vittone MD
Ophthalmologist
1010 Ligonier St Latrobe PA, 15650About
Dr. Michael Vittone is an ophthalmologist practicing in Latrobe, PA. Dr. Vittone specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Vittone 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. Vittone 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
Univ of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa 1995
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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