Dr. Scott A Limstrom MD
Ophthalmologist
3500 La Touche Suite 250 Anchorage AK, 99508About
Dr. Scott Limstrom is an ophthalmologist practicing in Anchorage, AK. Dr. Limstrom specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Limstrom 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. Limstrom 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
Univ of Az Coll of Med, Tucson Az 1992
University of Arizona College of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
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