Dr. Matthew A Thomas M.D.
Ophthalmologist
17 THE BOULEVARD SAINT LOUIS SAINT LOUIS MO, 63117About
Dr. Matthew Thomas is an ophthalmologist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Thomas specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Thomas 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. Thomas 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
Harvard Med Sch, Boston Ma 1981
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Vitreoretinal Surgery
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Univ Wisconsin - Milwaukee, Retina/Vitreous Surgery 1985
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