Dr. Laura J Piippo M.D.
Ophthalmologist
750 E Beltline Ave Ne Grand Rapids MI, 49525About
Dr. Laura Piippo is an ophthalmologist practicing in Grand Rapids, MI. Dr. Piippo specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Piippo 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. Piippo 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
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1997
Wayne State University School of Medicine 1997
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Birth Defects
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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