Dr. Mathew R Tempest MD
Ophthalmologist
9720 S 1300 E Suite E210 Sandy UT, 84094About
Dr. Mathew Tempest is an ophthalmologist practicing in Sandy, UT. Dr. Tempest specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Tempest 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. Tempest 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
Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi 1997
Medical College of Wisconsin 1997
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO- 2014
Provider Details
Treatments
- Ophthalmology (eye Disease), Cataract Surgery With Lens Replacement
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Member American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Member American Medical Association
- Member Utah Medical Association
- Member Utah Ophthalmological Society
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