Dr. Michael W Rausch MD
Ophthalmologist
1703 S. MERIDIAN PUYALLUP WA, 98371About
Dr. Michael Rausch is an ophthalmologist practicing in PUYALLUP, WA. Dr. Rausch specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Rausch 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. Rausch 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 Co Sch of Med, Denver Co 1997
University Of Colorado School Of Medicine 1997
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Rosacea
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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