Dr. Emily Velotta MD
Ophthalmologist
3805b Spring St Suite 140 Racine WI, 53405About
Dr. Emily Velotta is an ophthalmologist practicing in Racine, WI. Dr. Velotta specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Velotta 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. Velotta 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
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 2004
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Awards
- Loyola University Medical Center 2007-2008 Chief Resident
Treatments
- Cataract Surgery, Pterygium, Diabetic Retinopathy And More
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Headaches
- Rosacea
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
Professional Memberships
- Member American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Member American Medical Association
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