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Dr. Michael E. Rom, MD
Ophthalmologist
13170 Ravenna Road Suite 204 Chardon OH, 44024About
Dr. Michael Rom is a Board-Certified ophthalmologist who specializes in cataract and LASIK surgery. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. In his 22 years of ophthalmic experience, Dr. Rom has performed over 25,000 cataracts/glaucoma procedures, and 36,000 LASIK procedures. His ophthalmology practice has flourished because he is so well-liked by his patients and because of his reputation for great patient care and service. Their comfort and care are his top priority.Dr. Rom specializes in cataract, glaucoma and LASIK treatments. In his 18 years of ophthalmic experience, Dr. Rom has performed over 19,000 cataracts/glaucoma procedures, and 18,000 LASIK procedures. His ophthalmology practice has flourished because he is so well-liked by his patients. Their comfort and care are his top priority. Dr. Rom completed his residency in ophthalmology from the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and completed his fellowship at Tufts-New England Medical Center in Boston, MA.
Education and Training
Univ Of The Witwatersrand- Med Sch- Johannesburg- So Africa 1984
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineProfessional Memberships
- International Society of Refractive Surgeons
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Medical Association
- The Cleveland Ophthalmological Society
- The Ohio Medical Association
Fellowships
- Tufts-New England Medical Center, Boston, MA
Internships
- Baragwanath Hospital, South Africa
Fellowships
- Tufts-New England Medical Center, Boston, MA
Professional Society Memberships
- International Society of Refractive Surgeons, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Medical Association, The Cleveland Ophthalmological Society, The Ohio Medical Association
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