Dr. Erik William Niemi D.O.
Ophthalmologist
322 Dewey St Bennington VT, 05201About
Dr. Erik Niemi is an ophthalmologist practicing in Bennington, VT. Dr. Niemi specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Niemi 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. Niemi 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
Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia Pa 1994
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 1994
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Migraine
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
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