Dr. Richard C Mertz MD
Ophthalmologist
21711 Greater Mack Ave Saint Clair Shores MI, 48080About
Dr. Richard Mertz is an ophthalmologist practicing in Saint Clair Shores, MI. Dr. Mertz specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Mertz 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. Mertz 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.
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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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