Dr. Peter H. Kaufer MD
Ophthalmologist
1745 E Skyline Dr Suite 175 Tucson AZ, 85718About
Dr. Peter Kaufer is an ophthalmologist practicing in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Kaufer specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kaufer 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. Kaufer 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.
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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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