Dr. Mark A Shanfeld M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1611 Anne St Nw Bemidji MN, 56601About
Dr. Mark Shanfeld is an ophthalmologist practicing in Bemidji, MN. Dr. Shanfeld specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shanfeld 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. Shanfeld 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 1989
University of Pennsylvania, PA 1989
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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