Dr. John R. Suchomel M.D.
Ophthalmologist
4717 St. Antoine Kresge Eye Institute Detroit MI, 48201About
Dr. John Suchomel is an ophthalmologist practicing in Detroit, MI. Dr. Suchomel specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Suchomel 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. Suchomel 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 1984
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Lupus
- Corneal Ulcer
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Nearsightedness
- Graves' Disease
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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