Dr. Clark W. Deem, M.D.
Ophthalmologist
4707 S 19th St Suite 210 Tacoma WA, 98405About
Dr. Clark Deem is an ophthalmologist practicing in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Deem specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Deem 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. Deem 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
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1968
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine 1968
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Birth Defects
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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