Dr. Tomas Nicolas Padilla M.D.
Ophthalmologist
3000 15th Ave S Great Falls MT, 59405About
Dr. Tomas Padilla is an ophthalmologist practicing in Great Falls, MT. Dr. Padilla specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Padilla 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. Padilla 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
Harvard Medical School
University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
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