Dr. Adrienne Leigh West MD
Ophthalmologist
5728 Whitmore Lake Rd Brighton MI, 48116About
Dr. Adrienne West is an ophthalmologist practicing in Brighton, MI. Dr. West specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. West 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. West 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 Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1995
University of Michigan Medical School 1995
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Ophthalmology (eye Disease), Cataract Surgery With Lens Replacement
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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