Dr. Katherine Mariko Tanaka M.D.
Ophthalmologist
5512 E Britton Dr Suite 200 Long Beach CA, 90815About
Dr. Katherine Tanaka is an ophthalmologist practicing in Long Beach, CA. Dr. Tanaka specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Tanaka 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. Tanaka 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 Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca 1985
University of California 1986
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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