Dr. Rick Nordgren M.D.
Ophthalmologist
11188 Diebold Rd Fort Wayne IN, 46845About
Dr. Rick Nordgren is an ophthalmologist practicing in Fort Wayne, IN. Dr. Nordgren specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Nordgren 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. Nordgren 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
Medical College of Wisconsin 2011
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
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