Dr. Michael Peterson MD
Ophthalmologist
700 W Kent Ave Missoula MT, 59801About
Dr. Michael Peterson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Missoula, MT. Dr. Peterson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Peterson 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. Peterson 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
Univ of Ut Sch of Med, Salt Lake Cty Ut 1985
University of Utah School of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Presbyopia
- Nearsightedness
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