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Dr. Penelope J Swanson MD
Ophthalmologist
1421 Premier Dr Mankato MN, 56001About
Dr. Penelope Swanson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Mankato, MN. Dr. Swanson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Swanson 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. Swanson 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 Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 2000
University of Minnesota Medical School 2000
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Ophthalmology (eye Disease)
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
Professional Memberships
- Member Minnesota Medical Association/Prairie
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Emily Susan Birkholz M.D.1630 ADAMS ST MANKATO MN 56001
- Dr. Jonathan Philip Erickson M.D.1421 Premier Dr Mankato MN 56001
- Justin Kuiper M.D.1630 ADAMS ST MANKATO MN 56001
- Dr. John Hoines MD1630 Adams St Mankato MN 56001
- Dr. Oscar Donald Anderson M.D.2000 Roe Crest Dr Mankato MN 56003
- Dr. Todd J Gavin MD23886 State Highway 22 Mankato MN 56001
Nearest Hospitals
MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - MANKATOl
1025 MARSH STREET MANKATO MN 56001