Dr. Todd W Altenbernd M.D.
Ophthalmologist
707 N Alvernon Way Tucson AZ, 85711About
Dr. Todd Altenbernd is an ophthalmologist practicing in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Altenbernd specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Altenbernd 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. Altenbernd 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 Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo 1990
University of Pennsylvania, PA 1990
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Glaucoma
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Lupus
- Corneal Ulcer
- Presbyopia
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
Fellowships
- (Ophthalmology), UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, GAINESVILLE, FL 1994
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