Dr. Matthew Daniel Council MD
Ophthalmologist
1755 S Grand Blvd Saint Louis MO, 63104About
Dr. Matthew Council is an ophthalmologist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Council specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Council 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. Council 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
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine 2004
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Corneal Ulcer
- Blepharitis
- Conjunctivitis
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