Dr. Luke Wahl Deitz M.D.
Ophthalmologist
516 S San Vicente Blvd Los Angeles CA, 90048About
Dr. Luke Deitz is an ophthalmologist practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Deitz specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Deitz 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. Deitz 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
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 2004
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Effect of pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) on late-phase osteotomy gap healing in a canine tibial model.
- The effect of recombinant human osteogenic protein-1 (bone morphogenetic protein-7) impregnation on allografts in a canine intercalary bone defect.
- The effect of recombinant human osteogenic protein-1 on allograft incorporation.
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Headaches
- Birth Defects
- Strabismus
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
Fellowships
- Jules Stein Eye Institute of Los Angeles
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