Dr. Mark R Gildenhar MD
Ophthalmologist
1703 S Meridian Suite 101 Puyallup WA, 98371About
Dr. Mark Gildenhar is an ophthalmologist practicing in Puyallup, WA. Dr. Gildenhar specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Gildenhar 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. Gildenhar 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 Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh 1975
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 1975
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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