Peter Douglas Van patten
Ophthalmologist
1101 9th St N Virginia MN, 55792Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Peter Van patten is an ophthalmologist practicing in Virginia, MN. Dr. Van patten specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Van patten 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. Van patten 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
University of California 1983
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Nearsightedness
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Practice At 1101 9th St N
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