Dr. Michele M. Riggins MD
Ophthalmologist
834 N Socora St Wichita KS, 67212About
Dr. Michele Riggins is an ophthalmologist practicing in Wichita, KS. Dr. Riggins specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Riggins 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. Riggins 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
Texas A&M Health Science Center College Of Medicine 2007
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Glaucoma
- Strabismus
- Hyperthyroidism
- Migraine
- Chalazion
- Graves' Disease
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