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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