Dr. Peter Mellema MD
Ophthalmologist
400 East 3rd Street Duluth MN, 55805About
Dr. Peter Mellema is an ophthalmologist practicing in Duluth, MN. Dr. Mellema specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Mellema 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. Mellema 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.
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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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