Dr. Michelle Kim Atchison MD
Ophthalmologist
3171 44TH ST S UNIT 101 FARGO ND, 58104About
Dr. Michelle Atchison is an ophthalmologist practicing in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Atchison specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Atchison 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. Atchison 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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- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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