Dr. Stephen J Merfeld M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1885 W Pointe Dr Oshkosh WI, 54902About
Dr. Stephen Merfeld is an ophthalmologist practicing in Oshkosh, WI. Dr. Merfeld specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Merfeld 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. Merfeld 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 1986
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1986
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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