Dr. Peter S. Spiegel M.D.
Ophthalmologist
44435 Town Center Way Suite B Palm Desert CA, 92260About
Dr. Peter Spiegel is an ophthalmologist practicing in Palm Desert, CA. Dr. Spiegel specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Spiegel 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. Spiegel 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
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 1991
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Birth Defects
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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