Dr. Matthew S Niemeyer MD
Ophthalmologist
795 N 5th Ave Sequim WA, 98382About
Dr. Matthew Niemeyer is an ophthalmologist practicing in Seattle, WA. Dr. Niemeyer specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Niemeyer 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. Niemeyer 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
Loma Linda University School of Medicine 2001
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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