Dr. Stephen M Boorstein MD
Ophthalmologist
752 N High Point Rd Dean Medical Center Madison WI, 53717About
Dr. Stephen Boorstein is an ophthalmologist practicing in Madison, WI. Dr. Boorstein specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Boorstein 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. Boorstein 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 1992
University of Michigan Medical School 1992
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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