Dr. Douglas Stewart Mehr M.D.
Ophthalmologist
3855 W 7800 S Suite 210 West Jordan UT, 84088About
Dr. Douglas Mehr is an ophthalmologist practicing in West Jordan, UT. Dr. Mehr specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Mehr 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. Mehr 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
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science 1999
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
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