Dr. Melanie Tantisira, MD
Ophthalmologist
1010 S King St Suite 503 Honolulu HI, 96814About
Dr. Melanie Tantisira is an ophthalmologist practicing in Honolulu, HI. Dr. Tantisira specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Tantisira 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. Tantisira 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 Hi John A Burns Sch of Med, Honolulu Hi 1990
University of Hawaii 1990
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Internships
- University of Hawaii System; Eye & Ear Foundation of Pittsburgh
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
What do you attribute your success to?
- Personalized attention to each patient.
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