Dr. Steven R Unterman M.D.
Ophthalmologist
3830 W 75th St Prairie Village KS, 66208About
Dr. Steven Unterman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Prairie Village, KS. Dr. Unterman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Unterman 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. Unterman 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 Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok 1983
University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine 1983
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Corneal Ulcer
- Blepharitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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