Dr. Aaron M Alme M.D.
Ophthalmologist
160 Heritage Way Kalispell MT, 59901About
Dr. Aaron Alme is an ophthalmologist practicing in Kalispell, MT. Dr. Alme specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Alme 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. Alme 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 Washington School of Medicine 2003
University of Minnesota Medical School
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
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