Dr. Mark E Stempihar M.D.
Ophthalmologist
E6112 E Bluffview Rd Suite 102 Ironwood MI, 49938About
Dr. Mark Stempihar is an ophthalmologist practicing in Ironwood, MI. Dr. Stempihar specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Stempihar 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. Stempihar 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
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1979
Wayne State University School of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Astigmatism
- Chalazion
- Nearsightedness
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