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Dr. Yen D. Nieman, MD
Ophthalmologist
5717 Balcones Dr Austin TX, 78731About
Dr. Yen Nieman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Austin, TX. Dr. Nieman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Nieman 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. Nieman 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
U of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston Tx 1999
University Of Texas Medical School at Houston 1999
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Corneal Ulcer
- Migraine
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
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Nearby Providers
- Thomas T. Henderson M.D.3410 Far West Boulevard Austin Texas 78731
- Dr. Thomas Richard Walters MD5717 BALCONES DR AUSTIN TX 78731
- Dr. Blythe E Monheit M.D.5717 Balcones Dr Austin TX 78731
- Dr. Isaac Arthur Loose M.D.5717 Balcones Dr Austin TX 78731
- Dr. Robert Edward Marquis M.D., PH.D.5717 Balcones Dr Austin TX 78731
- Dr. Julia Beth Sargent M.D.5717 Balcones Dr Austin TX 78731
Nearest Hospitals
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919 E 32ND ST AUSTIN TX 78705NORTHWEST HILLS SURGICAL HOSPITALl
6818 AUSTIN CTR BLVD SUITE 100 AUSTIN TX 78731