Dr. William E Cappaert M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2500 Metrohealth Dr Cleveland OH, 44109About
Dr. William Cappaert is an ophthalmologist practicing in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Cappaert specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Cappaert 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. Cappaert 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
Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1962
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 1962
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Amiodarone-induced corneal deposits.
- Sector B-scan ultrasonographic 'hemangiomalike' pattern.
- Amiodarone keratopathy. Correlation to dosage and duration.
- Craniopharyngioma presenting as unilateral central visual loss.
- Clinical spectra-color ultrasonography.
- Use of B-sector scan ultrasound in the diagnosis of benign choroidal folds.
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Corneal Ulcer
- Conjunctivitis
Dr. William E Cappaert M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 2500 Metrohealth Dr
2500 Metrohealth Dr -Cleveland, OH 44109Get Direction
Practice At 14900 Private Dr
14900 Private Dr -Cleveland, OH 44112Get Direction
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