Dr. Michael John Puk MD
Ophthalmologist
909 E San Marnan Drive Waterloo IA, 50702About
Dr. Michael Puk is an ophthalmologist practicing in Waterloo, IA. Dr. Puk specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Puk 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. Puk 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 Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1989
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1989
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Presbyopia
- Nearsightedness
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