Dr. Andrew B Kopstein MD
Ophthalmologist
2202 S Cedar St Suite 100 Tacoma WA, 98405About
Dr. Andrew Kopstein is an ophthalmologist practicing in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Kopstein specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kopstein 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. Kopstein 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 Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1995
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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