Dr. Carter J Nichols M.D.
Ophthalmologist
7450 France Ave S Suite 100 Minneapolis MN, 55435About
Dr. Carter Nichols is an ophthalmologist practicing in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Nichols specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Nichols 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. Nichols 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 College Of Wisconsin 1987
New Jersey College of Dentistry 1987
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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