Dr. Petra C Vonkulajta M.D.
Ophthalmologist
929 Business Park Dr Traverse City MI, 49686About
Dr. Petra Vonkulajta is an ophthalmologist practicing in Traverse City, MI. Dr. Vonkulajta specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Vonkulajta 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. Vonkulajta 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 Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1995
University of Michigan Medical School 1995
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Lupus
- Corneal Ulcer
- Presbyopia
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