Dr. Paul Kiyoshi Morimoto MD
Ophthalmologist
219 N Hammes Ave Joliet IL, 60435About
Dr. Paul Morimoto is an ophthalmologist practicing in Joliet, IL. Dr. Morimoto specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Morimoto 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. Morimoto 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 Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1956
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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