Dr. Paul Michael Taupeka M.D.
Ophthalmologist
901 Mopac Expressway South Barton Oaks Plaza IV Suite 350 Mobile AL, 36606About
Dr. Paul Taupeka is an ophthalmologist practicing in Mobile, AL. Dr. Taupeka specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Taupeka 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. Taupeka 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
University of Alabama School of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Birthmark
- Bell's Palsy
- Strabismus
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
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