Dr. Paul Mintzer M.D., PHD
Ophthalmologist
230 Maple St Holyoke MA, 01040About
Dr. Paul Mintzer is an ophthalmologist practicing in Holyoke, MA. Dr. Mintzer specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Mintzer 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. Mintzer 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 Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca MD
University of California 1981
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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