Dr. Mitchell C. Latter MD
Ophthalmologist
10230 Artesia Blvd. Suite 204 Bellflower California, 90706About
Dr. Mitchell Latter is an ophthalmologist practicing in Bellflower, California. Dr. Latter specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Latter 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. Latter 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
University of Cincinnati
Univ of Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh 1978
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
Internships
- VA Long Beach Medical Center
What do you attribute your success to?
- Good Listener and Taking Time with Patients
Favorite professional publications
- The Ophthalmology Journal, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Journal
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