Dr. Michael H Cunningham M.D.
Ophthalmologist
842 S Cowley St Suite 1, 2, 3 Spokane WA, 99202About
Dr. Michael Cunningham is an ophthalmologist practicing in Spokane, WA. Dr. Cunningham specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Cunningham 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. Cunningham 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 Ar Coll of Med, Little Rock Ar 1974
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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