Dr. Louis Henry Fingerman M.D.
Ophthalmologist
3600 30th St Des Moines IA, 50310About
Dr. Louis Fingerman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Fingerman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Fingerman 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. Fingerman 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
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1960
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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