Dr. Meriel L Wu MD
Ophthalmologist
10 Congress St #340 Pasadena CA, 91105About
Dr. Meriel Wu is an ophthalmologist practicing in Pasadena, CA. Dr. Wu specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Wu 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. Wu 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
Drexel University College of Medicine
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 1972
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataract Surgery, Presbyopia, Ophthalmology (eye Disease) And More
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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