Dr. Michael E Altman M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2411 W Belvedere Ave 6th Floor Baltimore MD, 21215About
Dr. Michael Altman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Altman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Altman 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. Altman 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
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University 1990
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Multiple Sclerosis (ms)
- Birth Defects
- Strabismus
- Migraine
- Blepharitis
- Conjunctivitis
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