Dr. Paul F Nielson M.D.
Ophthalmologist
500 Old River Rd Suite 185 Bakersfield CA, 93311About
Dr. Paul Nielson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Bakersfield, CA. Dr. Nielson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Nielson 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. Nielson 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 Ut Sch of Med, Salt Lake Cty Ut 1979
University of Utah School of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
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