Dr. Monte R Sichelman MD
Ophthalmologist
1247 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland FL, 33805About
Dr. Monte Sichelman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Lakeland, FL. Dr. Sichelman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Sichelman 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. Sichelman 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
University of Central Florida College of Medicine 2002
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Corneal Ulcer
- Astigmatism
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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