Dr. Michael John Fischer M.D.
Ophthalmologist
3839 N Carson St Carson City NV, 89706About
Dr. Michael Fischer is an ophthalmologist practicing in Carson City, NV. Dr. Fischer specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Fischer 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. Fischer 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
New York Medical College 1978
University of New Mexico School of Medicine 1976
Universidad AutÛnoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
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