Mr. Peter Carl Zimmerman MD
Ophthalmologist
1449 E 17th Street Idaho Falls ID, 83404About
Dr. Peter Zimmerman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Idaho Falls, ID. Dr. Zimmerman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Zimmerman 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. Zimmerman 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
St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1974
School of Medicine 1974
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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